Peterson Lake vs West Battle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
West Battle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Peterson Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
D
Peterson Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
A
West Battle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Peterson Lake | West Battle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft | 18.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 69 ft | 108 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.5K acres | 5.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 17 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
West Battle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Peterson Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 18.2 ft vs 5.9 ft. For fishing diversity, West Battle Lake also leads with 17 species.