Disappointment Lake vs Parent Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Parent Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Disappointment Lake (B, Good). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
B
Disappointment Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
A
Parent Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Disappointment Lake | Parent Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14 ft | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 54 ft | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 894.21 acres | 450.97 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 6 | 9 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Parent Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Disappointment Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 23 ft vs 14 ft. For fishing diversity, Parent Lake also leads with 9 species.