Oak Lake vs Sturgeon Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sturgeon Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Oak Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Pine County, Minnesota.
D
Oak Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.8 ft.
A
Sturgeon Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Oak Lake | Sturgeon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 3.8 ft | 16 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 458.74 acres | 1.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Sturgeon Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Oak Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 16 ft vs 3.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Sturgeon Lake also leads with 15 species.