Horseshoe Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Long Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Horseshoe Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Stearns County, Minnesota.
D
Horseshoe Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
D
Long Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Horseshoe Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 120 µg/L | 57.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 57 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 628.58 acres | 487.12 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 25 | 23 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Long Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Horseshoe Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 2.5 ft vs 4 ft. For more fish-species variety, Horseshoe Lake edges ahead with 25 documented species.