Clitherall Lake vs Peterson Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Clitherall Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Peterson Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Clitherall Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.3 ft.
D
Peterson Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Clitherall Lake | Peterson Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 14.3 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 69 ft | 69 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.5K acres | 2.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 16 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Clitherall Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Peterson Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 14.3 ft vs 5.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Clitherall Lake also leads with 16 species.