Rush Lake vs West Leaf Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Rush Lake and West Leaf Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
Rush Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.9 ft.
B
West Leaf Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Rush Lake | West Leaf Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 6.9 ft | 7.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 27.5 µg/L | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 68 ft | 55 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.3K acres | 700 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 19 | 18 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Rush Lake: 6.9 ft, West Leaf Lake: 7.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Rush Lake supports more documented fish species.