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Is West Lost Lake Safe for Swimming?

West Lost Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity: 7.2 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

MetricValue
Overall GradeC (Fair)
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)7.2 ft
Maximum Depth16 ft
LocationOtter Tail County, Minnesota

How does West Lost Lake compare?

With an overall water quality grade of C, West Lost Lake matches or beats the Minnesota state average of Grade C. It ranks #81 of 97 lakes in Otter Tail County by water quality score.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 7.2 feet. That puts the lake in good clarity range, with limited algae interference.