Camp Lake vs Smith Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Smith Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Camp Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
C
Camp Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.6 ft.
B
Smith Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Camp Lake | Smith Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 8.6 ft | 12.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 54 ft |
| Surface Area | 533.59 acres | 490.77 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Smith Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Camp Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 12.1 ft vs 8.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Smith Lake also leads with 13 species.