Big Swan Lake vs Cokato Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Cokato Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Big Swan Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
D
Big Swan Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
D
Cokato Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Swan Lake | Cokato Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2.5 ft | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 84 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 52 ft |
| Surface Area | 683.85 acres | 552.78 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 23 | 20 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Cokato Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Big Swan Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 2.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Big Swan Lake edges ahead with 23 documented species.