Gabbro Lake vs South Farm Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Gabbro Lake and South Farm Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
D
Gabbro Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft.
D
South Farm Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Gabbro Lake | South Farm Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4.3 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 976.77 acres | 563.98 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 8 | 11 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade D. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Gabbro Lake: 4.3 ft, South Farm Lake: 5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Gabbro Lake has fewer fish species than South Farm Lake.