Swede Lake vs Whaletail Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Whaletail Lake has a higher water quality grade (D, Poor) than Swede Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
F
Swede Lake
Carver County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility.
D
Whaletail Lake
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Swede Lake | Whaletail Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 2.3 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 139 µg/L | 47.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 12 ft | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 432.83 acres | 510.03 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 13 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Whaletail Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade D versus Swede Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 3.3 ft vs 2.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Whaletail Lake also leads with 13 species.