Buffalo Lake vs German Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Buffalo Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than German Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Becker County, Minnesota.
B
Buffalo Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.8 ft.
C
German Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Buffalo Lake | German Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 10.8 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | No data | 34 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 38 ft | 38 ft |
| Surface Area | 417.57 acres | 417.57 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Buffalo Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus German Lake's Grade C. For fishing diversity, Buffalo Lake also leads with 14 species.