Nibin Lake vs Oyster Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oyster Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Nibin Lake (D, Poor). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
D
Nibin Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft.
C
Oyster Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Nibin Lake | Oyster Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.6 ft | 7.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft | 130 ft |
| Surface Area | 775.93 acres | 762.91 acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 5 | 0 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Oyster Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Nibin Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 7.3 ft vs 5.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Nibin Lake edges ahead with 5 documented species.