Little Birch Lake vs Sauk Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Birch Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Sauk Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Minnesota.
A
Little Birch Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft.
C
Sauk Lake
Stearns County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Birch Lake | Sauk Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 14 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | 49 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 89 ft | 61 ft |
| Surface Area | 839.44 acres | 2.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 18 |
| 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 Sauk Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 14 ft vs 3.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Little Birch Lake also leads with 20 species.