Curtis Lake vs Wood Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Curtis Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Wood Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
D
Curtis Lake
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
F
Wood Lake
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Curtis Lake | Wood Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 220 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 8 ft | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 381.54 acres | 484.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 0 | 11 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Curtis Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Wood Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 4 ft vs 3 ft. For more fish-species variety, Wood Lake edges ahead with 11 documented species.