Mud Lake vs Tamarac Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Mud Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Tamarac Lake (B, Good). Both are in Becker County, Minnesota.
B
Mud Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft.
B
Tamarac Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Mud Lake | Tamarac Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 11.5 ft | 6.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.5 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft | 34 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Mud Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Tamarac Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 11.5 ft vs 6.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Mud Lake also leads with 16 species.