Ann Lake vs Winsted Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ann Lake and Winsted Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
D
Ann Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.7 ft.
D
Winsted Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ann Lake | Winsted Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 3.7 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 262 µg/L | 449 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 18.5 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 375.4 acres | 382.45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 13 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade D. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Ann Lake: 3.7 ft, Winsted Lake: 3.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Ann Lake supports more documented fish species.