Minnetonka Lake vs Whaletail Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnetonka Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Whaletail Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
B
Minnetonka Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
D
Whaletail Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Minnetonka Lake | Whaletail Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 9.5 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 27 µg/L | 47.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 113 ft | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 14.2K acres | 510.03 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
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 Whaletail Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 9.5 ft vs 3.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Minnetonka Lake also leads with 18 species.