Maple Lake vs Villard Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Maple Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Villard Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Minnesota.
A
Maple Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.7 ft.
C
Villard Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Maple Lake | Villard Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 13.7 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | 33 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 830.87 acres | 544.39 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Maple Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Villard Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 13.7 ft vs 4.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Maple Lake also leads with 17 species.