Turtle Lake vs Turtle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Turtle Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Turtle Lake (F, Very Poor). Both are in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
B
Turtle Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
F
Turtle Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Turtle Lake | Turtle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft | 3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 450.02 acres | 450.02 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Turtle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Turtle Lake's Grade F. Water clarity: 7.5 ft vs 3 ft. For fishing diversity, Turtle Lake also leads with 15 species.