Star Lake vs Unnamed Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Star Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Unnamed Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Meeker County, Minnesota.
D
Star Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility.
F
Unnamed Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 0.7 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Star Lake | Unnamed Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 63.5 µg/L | 224 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 552.86 acres | 552.86 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 10 | 10 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Star Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Unnamed Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 1 ft vs 0.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Star Lake also leads with 10 species.