East Toqua Lake vs Otrey Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
East Toqua Lake and Otrey Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Both are in Big Stone County, Minnesota.
F
East Toqua Lake
Big Stone County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility.
F
Otrey Lake
Big Stone County, Minnesota
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | East Toqua Lake | Otrey Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | F (Very Poor) | F (Very Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 1.6 ft | 1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 720 µg/L | 431 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 436.65 acres | 475.26 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | No |
| Fish Species | 15 | 4 |
| Trophic State | hypereutrophic | hypereutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade F. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (East Toqua Lake: 1.6 ft, Otrey Lake: 1 ft) and what you want from the lake. East Toqua Lake supports more documented fish species.