Pool on Lake St. Croix vs St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Pool on Lake St. Croix (C, Fair). Both are in Washington County, Minnesota.
C
Pool on Lake St. Croix
Washington County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
C
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pool on Lake St. Croix | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 9.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 32.9 µg/L | 30 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 | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Pool on Lake St. Croix's Grade C. Water clarity: 9.4 ft vs 5.9 ft. For fishing diversity, St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake also leads with 36 species.