East Loon Lake vs Long Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Loon Lake and Long Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
East Loon Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft.
A
Long Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Loon Lake | Long Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 13.5 ft | 11.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | 19.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft | 128 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 1.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 16 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (East Loon Lake: 13.5 ft, Long Lake: 11.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Loon Lake supports more documented fish species.