Chippewa Lake vs Stowe Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Chippewa Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Stowe Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
A
Chippewa Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15.1 ft down.
F
Stowe Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Chippewa Lake | Stowe Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 15.1 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | 106 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 95 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 377.07 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 19 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Chippewa Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Stowe Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 15.1 ft vs 2.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Chippewa Lake also leads with 19 species.