Eagle Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Eagle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Long Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Eagle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 22.6 ft down.
A
Long Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Eagle Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 22.6 ft | 12.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 5 µg/L | 19.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 88 ft |
| Surface Area | 907.4 acres | 395.42 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 10 | 1 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Eagle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Long Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 22.6 ft vs 12.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Eagle Lake also leads with 10 species.