Upper Maple Lake vs Waverly Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Upper Maple Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Waverly Lake (B, Good). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
A
Upper Maple Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
B
Waverly Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Upper Maple Lake | Waverly Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 28 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 76 ft | 70.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 632.6 acres | 493.99 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 17 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Upper Maple Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Waverly Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 7.4 ft. For more fish-species variety, Waverly Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.