Eagle Lake vs Potato Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Eagle Lake and Potato Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
A
Eagle Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.3 ft.
A
Potato Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Potato Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 11.3 ft | 12 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | 11 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 77 ft | 87 ft |
| Surface Area | 423.53 acres | 2.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Eagle Lake: 11.3 ft, Potato Lake: 12 ft) and what you want from the lake. Eagle Lake supports more documented fish species.