German Lake vs Lake Jefferson
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Jefferson has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than German Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
D
German Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility.
D
Lake Jefferson
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | German Lake | Lake Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 3.2 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 84 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 51 ft | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 888.77 acres | 684.57 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 19 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lake Jefferson wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus German Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 5 ft vs 3.2 ft. For more fish-species variety, German Lake edges ahead with 19 documented species.