Altoona Lake vs Tainter Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Tainter Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Altoona Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Wisconsin.
D
Altoona Lake
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft.
C
Tainter Lake
Dunn County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 12.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Altoona Lake | Tainter Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 9.8 ft | 12.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 99.6 µg/L | 124 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 37 ft |
| Surface Area | 720 acres | 1.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Tainter Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Altoona Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 12.3 ft vs 9.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Tainter Lake also leads with 5 species.