Long Lake vs Rose Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Rose Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Long Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Long Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft.
A
Rose Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Long Lake | Rose Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 11.8 ft | 15 ft |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 128 ft | 137 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Rose Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Long Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 11.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Rose Lake also leads with 17 species.