Eagles Nest Lake vs East Vermilion Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Eagles Nest Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than East Vermilion Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
A
Eagles Nest Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15.5 ft down.
D
East Vermilion Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagles Nest Lake | East Vermilion Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 15.5 ft | 6.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 49 ft | 76 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 39.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 17 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Eagles Nest Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus East Vermilion Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 15.5 ft vs 6.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, East Vermilion Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.