Sand Lake vs Sturgeon Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sturgeon Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Sand Lake (B, Good). Both are in Pine County, Minnesota.
B
Sand Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft.
A
Sturgeon Lake
Pine County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 55 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Sand Lake | Sturgeon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 10 ft | 55 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 47 ft | - |
| Surface Area | 527.23 acres | 1.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Sturgeon Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Sand Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 55 ft vs 10 ft. For fishing diversity, Sturgeon Lake also leads with 15 species.