Fall Lake vs Garden Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Garden Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Fall Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
C
Fall Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft.
B
Garden Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fall Lake | Garden Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 5.6 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | 15 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.3K acres | 653.33 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 12 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Garden Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Fall Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 5 ft vs 5.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Garden Lake also leads with 12 species.