Sibley Lake vs Upper Hay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Upper Hay Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Sibley Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
C
Sibley Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
B
Upper Hay Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Sibley Lake | Upper Hay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 4.9 ft | 10 ft |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft | 42 ft |
| Surface Area | 444.24 acres | 595.7 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Upper Hay Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Sibley Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 10 ft vs 4.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Sibley Lake edges ahead with 16 documented species.