Medicine Lake vs Minnetonka Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnetonka Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Medicine Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
C
Medicine Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
B
Minnetonka Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Medicine Lake | Minnetonka Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 8.2 ft | 9.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 74.2 µg/L | 27 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 49 ft | 113 ft |
| Surface Area | 924.36 acres | 14.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Minnetonka Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Medicine Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 9.5 ft vs 8.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Minnetonka Lake also leads with 18 species.