Big Kandiyohi Lake vs Green Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Green Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Kandiyohi Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
D
Big Kandiyohi Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft.
A
Green Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Kandiyohi Lake | Green Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.2 ft | 13.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 145 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.7K acres | 5.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 22 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Green Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Kandiyohi Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 5.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Green Lake also leads with 22 species.