Minnewaska Lake vs Scandinavian Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnewaska Lake and Scandinavian Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Pope County, Minnesota.
B
Minnewaska Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.2 ft.
B
Scandinavian Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Minnewaska Lake | Scandinavian Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 11.2 ft | 7.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.5 µg/L | 18.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 49 ft |
| Surface Area | 8.1K acres | 417.14 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Minnewaska Lake: 11.2 ft, Scandinavian Lake: 7.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Minnewaska Lake supports more documented fish species.