Independence Lake vs Sarah Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Independence Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Sarah Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
D
Independence Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
D
Sarah Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Independence Lake | Sarah Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 4.9 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 66.3 µg/L | 78 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 58 ft | 59 ft |
| Surface Area | 832.02 acres | 557.23 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Independence Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Sarah Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 4.9 ft vs 3 ft. For fishing diversity, Independence Lake also leads with 17 species.