Garden Lake vs South Farm Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Garden Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than South Farm Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Lake County, Minnesota.
B
Garden Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
D
South Farm Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Garden Lake | South Farm Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 5 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 653.33 acres | 563.98 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 11 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Garden Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus South Farm Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 5 ft vs 5 ft. For fishing diversity, Garden Lake also leads with 12 species.