Pokegama Lake vs Shallow Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pokegama Lake and Shallow Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Itasca County, Minnesota.
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Pokegama Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down.
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Shallow Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pokegama Lake | Shallow Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 112 ft | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 6.7K acres | 538.95 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 19 | 12 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Pokegama Lake: 16 ft, Shallow Lake: 16.4 ft) and what you want from the lake. Pokegama Lake supports more documented fish species.