East Battle Lake vs East Leaf Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Battle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than East Leaf Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
East Battle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
B
East Leaf Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Battle Lake | East Leaf Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft | 7.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 23 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.0K acres | 404.14 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 19 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
East Battle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus East Leaf Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 7.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, East Leaf Lake edges ahead with 19 documented species.