Borden Lake vs Camp Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Borden Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Camp Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
B
Borden Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
C
Camp Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Borden Lake | Camp Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 8.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 84 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 533.59 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 12 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Borden Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Camp Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 10.5 ft vs 8.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Borden Lake also leads with 16 species.