Eagle Lake vs Willmar Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Eagle Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Willmar Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
C
Eagle Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
D
Willmar Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Willmar Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6.4 ft | 2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 72 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 67 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 849.47 acres | 636.44 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Eagle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Willmar Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6.4 ft vs 2 ft. For more fish-species variety, Willmar Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.