Howard Lake vs Winsted Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Howard Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Winsted Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Howard Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
D
Winsted Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Howard Lake | Winsted Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 54 µg/L | 449 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 39 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 745 acres | 382.45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Howard Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Winsted Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 4 ft vs 3.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Howard Lake also leads with 16 species.