Cedar Lake vs Hammal Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Cedar Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Hammal Lake (B, Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
A
Cedar Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft.
B
Hammal Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cedar Lake | Hammal Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 11 ft | 12 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft | 44 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.7K acres | 375.52 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 22 | 14 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Cedar Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Hammal Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 11 ft vs 12 ft. For fishing diversity, Cedar Lake also leads with 22 species.