Red Sand Lake vs White Sand Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
White Sand Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Red Sand Lake (B, Good). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
B
Red Sand Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft.
A
White Sand Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Red Sand Lake | White Sand Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 9 ft | 12.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 17 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft | 27 ft |
| Surface Area | 521.38 acres | 415.06 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 10 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
White Sand Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Red Sand Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 12.5 ft vs 9 ft. For fishing diversity, White Sand Lake also leads with 14 species.