Clear Lake vs Forest Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Forest Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Clear Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
C
Clear Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft.
C
Forest Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clear Lake | Forest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6.2 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 33 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 428.95 acres | 2.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Forest Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Clear Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 6.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Forest Lake also leads with 18 species.