Phoebe Lake vs Sawbill Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Phoebe Lake and Sawbill Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Cook County, Minnesota.
C
Phoebe Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
C
Sawbill Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Phoebe Lake | Sawbill Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft | 6.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 610.01 acres | 833.89 acres |
| Public Access | No | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 8 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Phoebe Lake: 7.5 ft, Sawbill Lake: 6.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Phoebe Lake has fewer fish species than Sawbill Lake.