Maple Lake vs Osakis Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Osakis Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Maple Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Todd County, Minnesota.
C
Maple Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft.
C
Osakis Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Maple Lake | Osakis Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6 ft | 10.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 51 µg/L | 77 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft | 73 ft |
| Surface Area | 388.3 acres | 6.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 14 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Osakis Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Maple Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 10.5 ft vs 6 ft. For fishing diversity, Osakis Lake also leads with 18 species.