Eagle Lake vs Washington Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Washington Lake has a higher water quality grade (F, Very Poor) than Eagle Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
F
Eagle Lake
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility.
F
Washington Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Washington Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 116 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 48.1 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 898.23 acres | 1.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 0 | 18 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Washington Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade F versus Eagle Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 4.5 ft vs 1 ft. For fishing diversity, Washington Lake also leads with 18 species.