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type: compare
title: "Perkins Lake vs Lake Charlotte"
county: "Stevens"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/perkins-lake-vs-lake-charlotte
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# Perkins Lake vs Lake Charlotte

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

| | [Perkins Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/stevens-county/perkins-lake) | [Lake Charlotte](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/stevens-county/lake-charlotte) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 49/100 | 44/100 |
| Nearest town | Donnelly | Cyrus |
| Surface area | 518 acres | 468 acres |
| Max depth | 13 ft | 20 ft |
| Shoreline | 5 mi | 8.1 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.4 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 18 | 11 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | No |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | None listed |

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