Farm Island Lake vs Hammal Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Farm Island Lake and Hammal Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
B
Farm Island Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
B
Hammal Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Farm Island Lake | Hammal Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 12 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft | 44 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.0K acres | 375.52 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Farm Island Lake: 10.5 ft, Hammal Lake: 12 ft) and what you want from the lake. Farm Island Lake supports more documented fish species.