Alexander Lake vs Jersey Flowage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Jersey Flowage Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Alexander Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
C
Alexander Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
A
Jersey Flowage Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Alexander Lake | Jersey Flowage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 18 ft |
| Phosphorus | 46.2 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 36 ft | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 618 acres | 423 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Jersey Flowage Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Alexander Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 4 ft. For fishing diversity, Jersey Flowage Lake also leads with 6 species.