Marion Lake vs Winsted Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Marion Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Winsted Lake (D, Poor). Both are in McLeod County, Minnesota.
D
Marion Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
No clarity data.
D
Winsted Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Marion Lake | Winsted Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | No data | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 71 µg/L | 449 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15.2 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 520.43 acres | 382.45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Marion Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Winsted Lake's Grade D. For fishing diversity, Marion Lake also leads with 13 species.