Andrew Lake vs Maple Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Andrew Lake and Maple Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
A
Andrew Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.9 ft.
A
Maple Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Andrew Lake | Maple Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 13.9 ft | 13.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16.5 µg/L | 15 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 83 ft | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 922.77 acres | 830.87 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Andrew Lake: 13.9 ft, Maple Lake: 13.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Andrew Lake supports more documented fish species.