Pokegama Lake vs Sturgeon Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sturgeon Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Pokegama Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Pine County, Minnesota.
F
Pokegama Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
A
Sturgeon Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pokegama Lake | Sturgeon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 2 ft | 16 ft |
| Phosphorus | 170 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 1.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 23 | 15 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | 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 Pokegama Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 16 ft vs 2 ft. For more fish-species variety, Pokegama Lake edges ahead with 23 documented species.