Crystal Lake vs Lizzie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lizzie Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Crystal Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
Crystal Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.2 ft.
A
Lizzie Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Crystal Lake | Lizzie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 10.2 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 13 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 66 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.4K acres | 1.9K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 21 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lizzie Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Crystal Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 16.4 ft vs 10.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Lizzie Lake also leads with 21 species.