Lobster Lake vs Mill Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lobster Lake and Mill Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
B
Lobster Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft.
B
Mill Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lobster Lake | Mill Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 13 ft | 11 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 24 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 451.12 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Lobster Lake: 13 ft, Mill Lake: 11 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lobster Lake supports more documented fish species.