Pelican Lake vs Star Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pelican Lake and Star Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Pelican Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.1 ft down.
A
Star Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pelican Lake | Star Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.1 ft | 16.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | 13 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 94 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 4.5K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Pelican Lake: 16.1 ft, Star Lake: 16.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Pelican Lake supports more documented fish species.