Clear Lake vs Little Spirit Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Spirit Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Clear Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Jackson County, Minnesota.
D
Clear Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility.
D
Little Spirit Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clear Lake | Little Spirit Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 76 µg/L | 168 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 15 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 434.16 acres | 624.28 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 23 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Little Spirit Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Clear Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 3.3 ft vs 1.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Little Spirit Lake also leads with 23 species.