Deer Lake vs West Lost Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Deer Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than West Lost Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
Deer Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft.
C
West Lost Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Deer Lake | West Lost Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 11.5 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 26 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 447.07 acres | 794.65 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 8 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Deer Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus West Lost Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 11.5 ft vs 7.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Deer Lake also leads with 16 species.