Geneva Lake vs Victoria Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Geneva Lake and Victoria Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
B
Geneva Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft.
B
Victoria Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Geneva Lake | Victoria Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 14.1 ft | 11.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 63 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 639.81 acres | 416.81 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 19 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Geneva Lake: 14.1 ft, Victoria Lake: 11.2 ft) and what you want from the lake. Geneva Lake has fewer fish species than Victoria Lake.