Big Carnelian Lake vs Unnamed Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Carnelian Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Unnamed Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
A
Big Carnelian Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 46.8 ft down.
D
Unnamed Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Carnelian Lake | Unnamed Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 46.8 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 33 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 66 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 457.03 acres | 1.8K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 12 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Big Carnelian Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Unnamed Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 46.8 ft vs 1.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Big Carnelian Lake also leads with 12 species.