Belle Lake vs Jennie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Belle Lake and Jennie Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Meeker County, Minnesota.
C
Belle Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft.
C
Jennie Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Belle Lake | Jennie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 42 µg/L | 48.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 863.92 acres | 1.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 12 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
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 (Belle Lake: 3.9 ft, Jennie Lake: 3.9 ft) and what you want from the lake. Belle Lake supports more documented fish species.