Belle Lake vs Preston Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Belle Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Preston Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Belle Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft.
F
Preston Lake
Renville County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Belle Lake | Preston Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 3.9 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 42 µg/L | 222 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 44.1 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 863.92 acres | 654.96 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Belle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Preston Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 3.9 ft vs 5 ft. For fishing diversity, Belle Lake also leads with 16 species.