Lobster Lake vs Mina Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Mina Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lobster Lake (B, Good). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
B
Lobster Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft.
A
Mina Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lobster Lake | Mina Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 13 ft | 16 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft | 123 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 411.41 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Mina Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lobster Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 16 ft vs 13 ft. For fishing diversity, Mina Lake also leads with 18 species.