Dead Lake vs Walker Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Dead Lake and Walker Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
Dead Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
B
Walker Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Dead Lake | Walker Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 9.5 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 26.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 65 ft | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 7.5K acres | 578.49 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 0 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Dead Lake: 9.5 ft, Walker Lake: 7.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Dead Lake supports more documented fish species.