East Solomon Lake vs Willmar Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Solomon Lake and Willmar Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
D
East Solomon Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility.
D
Willmar Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Solomon Lake | Willmar Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2.6 ft | 2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 77 µg/L | 72 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft | 14 ft |
| Surface Area | 657.72 acres | 636.44 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 18 |
| 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 Solomon Lake: 2.6 ft, Willmar Lake: 2 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Solomon Lake has fewer fish species than Willmar Lake.