Blackduck Lake vs Kabetogama Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Blackduck Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Kabetogama Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
C
Blackduck Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft.
D
Kabetogama Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Blackduck Lake | Kabetogama Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6.8 ft | 3.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 80 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 24.0K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 8 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Blackduck Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Kabetogama Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6.8 ft vs 3.8 ft. For more fish-species variety, Kabetogama Lake edges ahead with 16 documented species.