How Clean Is Stalker Lake?
Stalker Lake is a clean lake by Minnesota standards. It received a water quality grade of B (Good) based on EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 6.6 ft. Phosphorus: 22 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Stalker Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B | C |
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 6.6 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.1 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 50 | <50 = clean |
How does Stalker Lake compare?
Stalker Lake's grade of B matches or beats the Minnesota state average of C. It ranks #52 of 66 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 5 years of records.