Rainy Lake vs Rainy Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Rainy Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Rainy Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
D
Rainy Lake
Koochiching County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
C
Rainy Lake
Koochiching County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Rainy Lake | Rainy Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4.9 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 161 ft | 161 ft |
| Surface Area | 210.2K acres | 210.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 17 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Rainy Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Rainy Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 7.5 ft vs 4.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Rainy Lake also leads with 17 species.