Crow River Mill Pond vs Nest Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Crow River Mill Pond has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Nest Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
B
Crow River Mill Pond
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft.
C
Nest Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Crow River Mill Pond | Nest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 10.2 ft | 7.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 30 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.3K acres | 969.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 19 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Crow River Mill Pond wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Nest Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 10.2 ft vs 7.3 ft. For more fish-species variety, Nest Lake edges ahead with 19 documented species.