Cedar Island Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Cedar Island Lake and Long Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Stearns County, Minnesota.
D
Cedar Island Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
D
Long Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cedar Island Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 60.5 µg/L | 57.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 75 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 985.77 acres | 487.12 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 22 | 23 |
| 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 (Cedar Island Lake: 4 ft, Long Lake: 2.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Cedar Island Lake has fewer fish species than Long Lake.