Circle Lake vs Mazaska Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Mazaska Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Circle Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Rice County, Minnesota.
F
Circle Lake
Rice County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility.
D
Mazaska Lake
Rice County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Circle Lake | Mazaska Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 484.5 µg/L | 49 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 837.58 acres | 687.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 17 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Mazaska Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Circle Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 2.5 ft vs 1.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Circle Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.