Basswood Lake vs Wind Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Basswood Lake and Wind Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
C
Basswood Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
C
Wind Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Basswood Lake | Wind Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 9 ft | 9 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 111 ft | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 26.0K acres | 926.08 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 14 | 10 |
| 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 C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Basswood Lake: 9 ft, Wind Lake: 9 ft) and what you want from the lake. Basswood Lake supports more documented fish species.