Clear Lake vs Loon Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clear Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Loon Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Jackson County, Minnesota.
D
Clear Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility.
F
Loon Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 0.9 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clear Lake | Loon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 76 µg/L | 274 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 434.16 acres | 707.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Clear Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Loon Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 1.5 ft vs 0.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Loon Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.