Portage Lake vs Straight Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Straight Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Portage Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Portage Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft.
B
Straight Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Portage Lake | Straight Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 5.7 ft | 8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | 14 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 428.71 acres | 471.44 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 12 | 15 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Straight Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Portage Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 8 ft vs 5.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Straight Lake also leads with 15 species.