Pelican Lake vs South Turtle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pelican Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than South Turtle Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Pelican Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.1 ft down.
B
South Turtle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pelican Lake | South Turtle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 16.1 ft | 14.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 836.57 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 13 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
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 South Turtle Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 16.1 ft vs 14.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Pelican Lake also leads with 20 species.