Alexander Lake vs Spirit River Flowage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Alexander Lake and Spirit River Flowage Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
C
Alexander Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 4 ft.
C
Spirit River Flowage Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Alexander Lake | Spirit River Flowage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 4 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 46.2 µg/L | 49.1 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 36 ft | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 618 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Alexander Lake: 4 ft, Spirit River Flowage Lake: 6.6 ft) and what you want from the lake. Alexander Lake matches its peer on species count.