Ann Lake vs Fish Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ann Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Fish Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Kanabec County, Minnesota.
D
Ann Lake
Kanabec County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
F
Fish Lake
Kanabec County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ann Lake | Fish Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2 ft | 2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 78.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 653.49 acres | 506.41 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 21 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Ann Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Fish Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 2 ft vs 2 ft. For more fish-species variety, Fish Lake edges ahead with 21 documented species.