Little Mcdonald Lake vs Little Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Little Mcdonald Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Little Pine Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Little Mcdonald Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 26.9 ft down.
B
Little Pine Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Mcdonald Lake | Little Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 26.9 ft | 9.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | 26 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 109 ft | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 2.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 20 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Little Mcdonald Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Little Pine Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 26.9 ft vs 9.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Little Pine Lake edges ahead with 20 documented species.