Lone Lake vs Round Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lone Lake and Round Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
A
Lone Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22.7 ft down.
A
Round Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15.3 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lone Lake | Round Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 22.7 ft | 15.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 59 ft |
| Surface Area | 433.49 acres | 634.03 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 15 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Lone Lake: 22.7 ft, Round Lake: 15.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lone Lake has fewer fish species than Round Lake.