Borden Lake vs Smith Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Borden Lake and Smith Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
B
Borden Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
B
Smith Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Borden Lake | Smith Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 12.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 84 ft | 54 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 490.77 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 16 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Borden Lake: 10.5 ft, Smith Lake: 12.1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Borden Lake supports more documented fish species.