Garfield Lake vs Steamboat Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Steamboat Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Garfield Lake (B, Good). Both are in Minnesota.
B
Garfield Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
A
Steamboat Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Garfield Lake | Steamboat Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 9.5 ft | 12 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 11 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 3.7 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 93 ft |
| Surface Area | 972.29 acres | 1.8K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Steamboat Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Garfield Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 12 ft vs 9.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Steamboat Lake also leads with 15 species.