Elbow Lake vs Tulaby Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Elbow Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Tulaby Lake (B, Good). Both are in Minnesota.
A
Elbow Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft.
B
Tulaby Lake
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Elbow Lake | Tulaby Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 12.1 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14 µg/L | 23.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 76 ft | 43 ft |
| Surface Area | 994.71 acres | 832.07 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Elbow Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Tulaby Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 12.1 ft vs 7.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Elbow Lake also leads with 17 species.