Pool of Lake St. Croix vs Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pool of Lake St. Croix and Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
C
Pool of Lake St. Croix
Washington County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft.
C
Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge
Washington County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pool of Lake St. Croix | Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4.3 ft | 5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 39.2 µg/L | 39.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78 ft | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 8.4K acres | 8.4K acres |
| Public Access | No | No |
| Fish Species | 36 | 36 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
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 (Pool of Lake St. Croix: 4.3 ft, Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge: 5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Pool of Lake St. Croix matches its peer on species count.