Big Lake vs Irving Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Irving Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
C
Big Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
A
Irving Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 36.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Lake | Irving Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 18.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | - |
| Surface Area | 780 acres | 419 acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 4 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Irving Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 36.1 ft vs 7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Big Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.