Fountain Lake vs Pickeral Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Fountain Lake and Pickeral Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Both are in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
F
Fountain Lake
Freeborn County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility.
F
Pickeral Lake
Freeborn County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fountain Lake | Pickeral Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft | 1 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 14 ft | 6 ft |
| Surface Area | 521.54 acres | 587.58 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 0 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade F. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Fountain Lake: 1.5 ft, Pickeral Lake: 1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Fountain Lake supports more documented fish species.