Big Carnelian Lake vs Big Carnelian Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Carnelian Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Carnelian Lake (B, Good). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
B
Big Carnelian Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.5 ft.
A
Big Carnelian Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 46.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Carnelian Lake | Big Carnelian Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14.5 ft | 46.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 66 ft | 66 ft |
| Surface Area | 457.03 acres | 457.03 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 12 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
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 Big Carnelian Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 46.8 ft vs 14.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Big Carnelian Lake also leads with 12 species.