Lower Cullen Lake vs Lower Hay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Cullen Lake and Lower Hay Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
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Lower Cullen Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 17.4 ft down.
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Lower Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Cullen Lake | Lower Hay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 17.4 ft | 19 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | 13 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 39 ft | 100 ft |
| Surface Area | 559.97 acres | 700.21 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 21 |
| 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 (Lower Cullen Lake: 17.4 ft, Lower Hay Lake: 19 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lower Cullen Lake has fewer fish species than Lower Hay Lake.