Big Lake vs Park Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Park Lake (B, Good). Both are in Carlton County, Minnesota.
A
Big Lake
Carlton County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft.
B
Park Lake
Carlton County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Lake | Park Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 11.8 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.1 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 526.42 acres | 381.27 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
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 Park Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 11.8 ft vs 7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Park Lake edges ahead with 13 documented species.