Fountain Lake vs Waverly Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Waverly Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Fountain Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
F
Fountain Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility.
B
Waverly Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Fountain Lake | Waverly Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 1 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 135 µg/L | 28 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft | 70.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 434.65 acres | 493.99 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 17 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Waverly Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Fountain Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 7.4 ft vs 1 ft. For fishing diversity, Waverly Lake also leads with 17 species.