East Leaf Lake vs West Leaf Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Leaf Lake and West Leaf Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
East Leaf Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft.
B
West Leaf Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Leaf Lake | West Leaf Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 7.9 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 404.14 acres | 700 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 19 | 18 |
| 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 (East Leaf Lake: 7.9 ft, West Leaf Lake: 7.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Leaf Lake supports more documented fish species.