Frances Lake vs Tetonka Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Frances Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Tetonka Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
C
Frances Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
F
Tetonka Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Frances Lake | Tetonka Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | 363 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 927.01 acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 19 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
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 Tetonka Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 3 ft. For more fish-species variety, Tetonka Lake edges ahead with 19 documented species.