Greenwood Lake vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pine Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Greenwood Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Greenwood Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.8 ft.
A
Pine Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Greenwood Lake | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14.8 ft | 18 ft |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 112 ft | 113 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.0K acres | 2.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 10 | 10 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Greenwood Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 14.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Pine Lake also leads with 10 species.