Frances Lake vs Washington Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Frances Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Washington 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
Washington Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Frances Lake | Washington Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | 116 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 48.1 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 927.01 acres | 1.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 18 |
| 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 Washington Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 6 ft vs 4.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Washington Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.