Crane Lake vs Sand Point Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sand Point Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Crane Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
D
Crane Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
C
Sand Point Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Crane Lake | Sand Point Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 80 ft | 184 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.9K acres | 8.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 21 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Sand Point Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Crane Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 7.5 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Sand Point Lake also leads with 21 species.