Pool of Lake St. Croix vs St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pool of Lake St. Croix and St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake 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
St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pool of Lake St. Croix | St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4.3 ft | 6.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 39.2 µg/L | 34 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, St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake: 6.1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Pool of Lake St. Croix matches its peer on species count.