Little Gunflint Lake vs South Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Gunflint Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than South Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
A
Little Gunflint Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.2 ft down.
C
South Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Gunflint Lake | South Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 16.2 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 200 ft | 140 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 1.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 12 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Little Gunflint Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus South Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 16.2 ft vs 8 ft. For fishing diversity, Little Gunflint Lake also leads with 12 species.