Mukooda Lake vs Sand Point Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Mukooda Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Sand Point Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
A
Mukooda Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.6 ft down.
D
Sand Point Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Mukooda Lake | Sand Point Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 16.6 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 184 ft |
| Surface Area | 773.76 acres | 8.5K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 14 | 21 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Mukooda Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Sand Point Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 16.6 ft vs 5.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Sand Point Lake edges ahead with 21 documented species.