Latoka Lake vs Maple Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Latoka Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Maple Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
A
Latoka Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down.
A
Maple Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 13.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Latoka Lake | Maple Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 19 ft | 13.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | 15 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 108 ft | 78 ft |
| Surface Area | 766.63 acres | 830.87 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 17 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Latoka Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Maple Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 19 ft vs 13.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Maple Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.