Emily Lake vs Mary Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Mary Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Emily Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
D
Emily Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
C
Mary Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Emily Lake | Mary Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 3 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 53 µg/L | 21 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 13 ft | 34 ft |
| Surface Area | 720.73 acres | 412.64 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 13 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Mary Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Emily Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 4.1 ft vs 3 ft. For fishing diversity, Mary Lake also leads with 13 species.