Kabetogama Lake vs Namakan Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Namakan Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Kabetogama Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
D
Kabetogama Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft.
C
Namakan Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Kabetogama Lake | Namakan Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 3.8 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 80 ft | 150 ft |
| Surface Area | 24.0K acres | 24.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 16 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Namakan Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Kabetogama Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 8.2 ft vs 3.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Namakan Lake also leads with 18 species.