Minnewashta Lake vs Swede Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnewashta Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Swede Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Carver County, Minnesota.
B
Minnewashta Lake
Carver County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft.
F
Swede Lake
Carver County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Minnewashta Lake | Swede Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 11.5 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 139 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 70 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 679.7 acres | 432.83 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 9 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Minnewashta Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Swede Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 11.5 ft vs 2.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Minnewashta Lake also leads with 14 species.