Sand Hill Lake vs Turtle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sand Hill Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Turtle Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Polk County, Minnesota.
B
Sand Hill Lake
Polk County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft.
C
Turtle Lake
Polk County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Sand Hill Lake | Turtle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6.9 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | 56.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 479.19 acres | 525.13 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 0 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Sand Hill Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Turtle Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 6.9 ft vs 3.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Sand Hill Lake also leads with 6 species.