Cedar Lake vs Lower Prior Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Prior Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Cedar Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Scott County, Minnesota.
F
Cedar Lake
Scott County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.1 ft of visibility.
B
Lower Prior Lake
Scott County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cedar Lake | Lower Prior Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 3.1 ft | 9.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 26.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 793.43 acres | 956.16 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 10 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lower Prior Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Cedar Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 9.5 ft vs 3.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Lower Prior Lake also leads with 15 species.