Pelican Lake vs Tamarac Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pelican Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Tamarac Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
A
Pelican Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 16.1 ft down.
C
Tamarac Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pelican Lake | Tamarac Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 16.1 ft | 6.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | 31.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 55 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 444.68 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 20 | 11 |
| 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 Tamarac Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 16.1 ft vs 6.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Pelican Lake also leads with 20 species.