Clearwater Lake vs Homer Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clearwater Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Homer Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Clearwater Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 30 ft down.
D
Homer Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | Homer Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 30 ft | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 4 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 461.73 acres | 433.96 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 0 | 9 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Clearwater Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Homer Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 30 ft vs 6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Homer Lake edges ahead with 9 documented species.