Pelican Lake vs Peterson Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pelican Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Peterson Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Pelican Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.1 ft down.
D
Peterson Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pelican Lake | Peterson Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 16.1 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 69 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 2.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 16 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pelican Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Peterson Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 16.1 ft vs 5.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Pelican Lake also leads with 20 species.