Minnewawa Lake vs Rat Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Minnewawa Lake and Rat Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of D (Poor). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
D
Minnewawa Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft.
D
Rat Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Minnewawa Lake | Rat Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 5.2 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft | 21 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.4K acres | 431.3 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 15 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade D. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Minnewawa Lake: 5.2 ft, Rat Lake: 5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Minnewawa Lake supports more documented fish species.