Hattie Lake vs Norway Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Hattie Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Norway Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Cass County, Minnesota.
B
Hattie Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft.
C
Norway Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Hattie Lake | Norway Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 9.8 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | 20.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 587.82 acres | 514.89 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Hattie Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Norway Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 9.8 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Hattie Lake also leads with 14 species.