Pine Lake vs Pomroy Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pine Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Pomroy Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Pine Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
D
Pomroy Lake
Kanabec County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pine Lake | Pomroy Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 5.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 30 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.4 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 377.76 acres | 412.2 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 9 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Pomroy Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 6.6 ft vs 5.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Pine Lake also leads with 13 species.