Calhoun Lake vs Green Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Green Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Calhoun Lake (B, Good). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
B
Calhoun Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
A
Green Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Calhoun Lake | Green Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 7.3 ft | 13.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.5 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft | 110 ft |
| Surface Area | 647.12 acres | 5.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 22 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Green Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Calhoun Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 7.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Green Lake also leads with 22 species.