Coon Lake vs Linwood Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Coon Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Linwood Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Anoka County, Minnesota.
C
Coon Lake
Anoka County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft.
C
Linwood Lake
Anoka County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Coon Lake | Linwood Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.6 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 42.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.9 µg/L | 19.1 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 27 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 572.1 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Coon Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Linwood Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 5.6 ft vs 3.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Coon Lake also leads with 14 species.