Lake Jefferson vs Scotch Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Scotch Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Lake Jefferson (D, Poor). Both are in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
D
Lake Jefferson
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
D
Scotch Lake
Le Sueur County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Jefferson | Scotch Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 5 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 569 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | 9.7 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 684.57 acres | 598.21 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Scotch Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Lake Jefferson's Grade D. Water clarity: 4.1 ft vs 5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lake Jefferson edges ahead with 18 documented species.