Ballard Lake vs Razorback Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Ballard Lake and Razorback Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
A
Ballard Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 49.2 ft down.
A
Razorback Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 46.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ballard Lake | Razorback Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 49.2 ft | 46.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 503 acres | 381 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 0 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Ballard Lake: 49.2 ft, Razorback Lake: 46.4 ft) and what you want from the lake. Ballard Lake has fewer fish species than Razorback Lake.