Waverly Lake vs Winsted Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Waverly Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Winsted Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
B
Waverly Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft.
D
Winsted Lake
McLeod County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Waverly Lake | Winsted Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 7.4 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28 µg/L | 449 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 70.5 ft | 12 ft |
| Surface Area | 493.99 acres | 382.45 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 13 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Waverly Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Winsted Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 7.4 ft vs 3.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Waverly Lake also leads with 17 species.