East Sarah Lake vs Independence Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Sarah Lake and Independence Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
D
East Sarah Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft.
D
Independence Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Sarah Lake | Independence Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 3.5 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 66.3 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 59 ft | 58 ft |
| Surface Area | 557.23 acres | 832.02 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 17 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade D. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (East Sarah Lake: 3.5 ft, Independence Lake: 4.9 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Sarah Lake has fewer fish species than Independence Lake.