Francis Lake vs Minnie-Belle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnie-Belle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Francis Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Meeker County, Minnesota.
C
Francis Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
A
Minnie-Belle Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Francis Lake | Minnie-Belle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 13.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 25 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 49 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 596.58 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 14 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Minnie-Belle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Francis Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 13.5 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Minnie-Belle Lake also leads with 14 species.