Ml-Garrison Lake vs Ml Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ml Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ml-Garrison Lake (B, Good). Both are in Minnesota.
B
Ml-Garrison Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft.
A
Ml Lake
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 20.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ml-Garrison Lake | Ml Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 12.5 ft | 20.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | 25.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.4 µg/L | 4.9 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 128.3K acres | 128.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 21 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Ml Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ml-Garrison Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 20.2 ft vs 12.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Ml Lake also leads with 21 species.