Lower Hay Lake vs Lower Hay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lower Hay 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 Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down.
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Lower Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lower Hay Lake | Lower Hay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 19 ft | 20 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Surface Area | 700.21 acres | 700.21 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 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 Hay Lake: 19 ft, Lower Hay Lake: 20 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lower Hay Lake matches its peer on species count.