North Center Lake vs South Lindstrom Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
South Lindstrom Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than North Center Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Chisago County, Minnesota.
C
North Center Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft.
B
South Lindstrom Lake
Chisago County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | North Center Lake | South Lindstrom Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 3.5 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 40 µg/L | 28 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16 µg/L | 4.6 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 34 ft |
| Surface Area | 749.26 acres | 454.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 14 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
South Lindstrom Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus North Center Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 5.2 ft vs 3.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, North Center Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.