Clearwater Lake vs John Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clearwater Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than John Lake (B, Good). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
B
Clearwater Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft.
B
John Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clearwater Lake | John Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 10.2 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 73 ft | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 3.2K acres | 397.49 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
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 B versus John Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 10.2 ft vs 8.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Clearwater Lake also leads with 17 species.