Cedar Lake vs Spring Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Spring Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) 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.
C
Spring Lake
Scott County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cedar Lake | Spring Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 3.1 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 41.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 793.43 acres | 591.85 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 10 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Spring Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Cedar Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 3.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Spring Lake also leads with 15 species.