Crow R Mill Pond vs Mud Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Crow R Mill Pond has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Mud Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
C
Crow R Mill Pond
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
D
Mud Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Crow R Mill Pond | Mud Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 24 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.3K acres | 2.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Crow R Mill Pond wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Mud Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 6.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Crow R Mill Pond also leads with 13 species.