Coon Lake vs George Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Coon Lake and George Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Anoka County, Minnesota.
C
Coon Lake
Anoka County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft.
C
George Lake
Anoka County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Coon Lake | George Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.6 ft | 7.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.9 µg/L | 10.2 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 27 ft | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 488.63 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 12 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Coon Lake: 5.6 ft, George Lake: 7.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Coon Lake supports more documented fish species.