Ml-Garrison Lake vs Round Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Round Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ml-Garrison Lake (B, Good). Both are in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
B
Ml-Garrison Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft.
A
Round Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ml-Garrison Lake | Round Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 12.5 ft | 14.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | 11 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.4 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 42 ft | 125 ft |
| Surface Area | 128.3K acres | 736.65 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 21 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Round Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ml-Garrison Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 14.5 ft vs 12.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Ml-Garrison Lake edges ahead with 21 documented species.