Green Lake vs Nest Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Green Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Nest Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
A
Green Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
C
Nest Lake
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Green Lake | Nest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft | 7.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | 30 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 110 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.6K acres | 969.17 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 22 | 19 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | 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 A versus Nest Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 7.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Green Lake also leads with 22 species.