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type: compare
title: "Lake Phalen vs McCarron Lake"
county: "Ramsey"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-phalen-vs-mccarron-lake
---

# Lake Phalen vs McCarron Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Ramsey County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake Phalen](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-phalen) | [McCarron Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/mccarron-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Nearest town | Saint Paul | Roseville |
| Surface area | 198 acres | 73 acres |
| Max depth | 91 ft | 57 ft |
| Shoreline | 3 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Water clarity | 10.4 ft | 14 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (asphalt) |
| Fish species | 11 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | No |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | No | No |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-phalen-vs-mccarron-lake)*