Osakis Lake vs Smith Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Osakis Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Smith Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Minnesota.
C
Osakis Lake
Todd County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft.
D
Smith Lake
Douglas County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 3.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Osakis Lake | Smith Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 10.5 ft | 3.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 77 µg/L | 60 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 73 ft | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 6.4K acres | 666.33 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 18 | 15 |
| 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 Smith Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 10.5 ft vs 3.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Osakis Lake also leads with 18 species.