Big Lake vs Eagle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Eagle Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Carlton County, Minnesota.
A
Big Lake
Carlton County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft.
C
Eagle Lake
Carlton County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Lake | Eagle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 11.8 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 34 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.1 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 526.42 acres | 389 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 12 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Big Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Eagle Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 11.8 ft vs 7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Eagle Lake edges ahead with 12 documented species.