Aaron Lake vs Spitzer Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Spitzer Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Aaron Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Aaron Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
B
Spitzer Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Aaron Lake | Spitzer Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 25 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft | 33 ft |
| Surface Area | 610.3 acres | 731.39 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 15 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Spitzer Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Aaron Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Aaron Lake edges ahead with 15 documented species.