Latoka Lake vs Mary Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Latoka Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Mary Lake (B, Good). Both are in Douglas County, Minnesota.
A
Latoka Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down.
B
Mary Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Latoka Lake | Mary Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 19 ft | 9.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | 19 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 108 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 766.63 acres | 2.5K 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 Mary Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 19 ft vs 9.8 ft. For more fish-species variety, Mary Lake edges ahead with 17 documented species.