Frances Lake vs Scotch Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Frances Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Scotch Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
C
Frances Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
D
Scotch Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Frances Lake | Scotch Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | 569 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 9.7 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 927.01 acres | 598.21 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Frances Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Scotch Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 4.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Frances Lake also leads with 16 species.