Green Lake vs South Stanchfield Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Green Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than South Stanchfield Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Isanti County, Minnesota.
C
Green Lake
Isanti County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.1 ft.
F
South Stanchfield Lake
Isanti County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Green Lake | South Stanchfield Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 5.1 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | 119 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.7 µg/L | 33.4 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 832.88 acres | 410.83 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 14 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Green Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus South Stanchfield Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 5.1 ft vs 2.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Green Lake also leads with 15 species.