Carlos Lake vs Darling Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Carlos Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Darling Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
A
Carlos Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 17.2 ft down.
A
Darling Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Carlos Lake | Darling Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 17.2 ft | 14.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | 19.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 163 ft | 62 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.6K acres | 1.0K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 21 | 19 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Carlos Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Darling Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 17.2 ft vs 14.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Carlos Lake also leads with 21 species.