Portage Lake vs Potato Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Potato Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Portage Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
C
Portage Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft.
A
Potato Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Portage Lake | Potato Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.7 ft | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 76 ft |
| Surface Area | 428.71 acres | 1.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 14 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Potato Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Portage Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 23 ft vs 5.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Potato Lake also leads with 14 species.