Little Birch Lake vs Maple Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Birch Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Maple Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Todd County, Minnesota.
A
Little Birch Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
C
Maple Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Birch Lake | Maple Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 14 ft | 6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | 51 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 89 ft | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 839.44 acres | 388.3 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 14 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Little Birch Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Maple Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 14 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Little Birch Lake also leads with 20 species.