Roberds Lake vs Wells Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Roberds Lake and Wells Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Both are in Rice County, Minnesota.
F
Roberds Lake
Rice County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility.
F
Wells Lake
Rice County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.5 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Roberds Lake | Wells Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 300 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft | 4 ft |
| Surface Area | 632.29 acres | 677.46 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 18 | 15 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade F. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Roberds Lake: 2 ft, Wells Lake: 1.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Roberds Lake supports more documented fish species.