Stella Lake vs Washington Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Stella Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Washington Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Meeker County, Minnesota.
C
Stella Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
C
Washington Lake
Meeker County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Stella Lake | Washington Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 32.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 75 ft | 17 ft |
| Surface Area | 599.02 acres | 2.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 18 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Stella Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Washington Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 7.5 ft vs 4.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Washington Lake edges ahead with 18 documented species.