Bassett Lake vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pine Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Bassett Lake (C, Fair). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
C
Bassett Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
B
Pine Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bassett Lake | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 8 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 15.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 402.59 acres | 450.07 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 8 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Bassett Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 7.5 ft vs 8 ft. For more fish-species variety, Bassett Lake edges ahead with 12 documented species.