Briggs Lake vs Eagle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Briggs Lake and Eagle Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
D
Briggs Lake
Sherburne County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
D
Eagle Lake
Sherburne County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Briggs Lake | Eagle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 3 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 70 µg/L | 61.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 18 ft |
| Surface Area | 404.36 acres | 462.42 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade D. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Briggs Lake: 3 ft, Eagle Lake: 3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Briggs Lake supports more documented fish species.