Otter Tail Lake vs Walker Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Otter Tail Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Walker Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Otter Tail Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 12.1 ft.
B
Walker Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Otter Tail Lake | Walker Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 12.1 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 26.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 120 ft | 29 ft |
| Surface Area | 14.1K acres | 578.49 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 17 | 0 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Otter Tail Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Walker Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 12.1 ft vs 7.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Otter Tail Lake also leads with 17 species.