Cokato Lake vs Howard Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Howard Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Cokato Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
D
Cokato Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
C
Howard Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cokato Lake | Howard Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 4 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 54 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 52 ft | 39 ft |
| Surface Area | 552.78 acres | 745 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 16 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Howard Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Cokato Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 4 ft vs 6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Cokato Lake edges ahead with 20 documented species.