South Turtle Lake vs Unnamed Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Unnamed Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than South Turtle Lake (B, Good). Both are in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
B
South Turtle Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 14.1 ft.
A
Unnamed Lake
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | South Turtle Lake | Unnamed Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14.1 ft | 15.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | 9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 35 ft | 95 ft |
| Surface Area | 836.57 acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 13 | 17 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Unnamed Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus South Turtle Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 15.1 ft vs 14.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Unnamed Lake also leads with 17 species.