Pool on Lake St. Croix vs St. Croix Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
St. Croix 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 Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pool on Lake St. Croix | St. Croix Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 8.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 32.9 µg/L | No data |
| 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 Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Pool on Lake St. Croix's Grade C. Water clarity: 8.7 ft vs 5.9 ft. For fishing diversity, St. Croix Lake also leads with 36 species.