Spring Lake vs St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Spring Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
F
Spring Lake
Dakota County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.1 ft of visibility.
C
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake
Washington County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Spring Lake | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 2.1 ft | 9.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 30 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 8.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 21 | 36 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Spring Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 9.4 ft vs 2.1 ft. For fishing diversity, St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake also leads with 36 species.