Fall Lake vs Newton Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fall Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Newton Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
C
Fall Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft.
D
Newton Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fall Lake | Newton Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 5.6 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 47 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.3K acres | 516.24 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 8 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Fall Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Newton Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 5.6 ft vs 4.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Fall Lake also leads with 12 species.