Big Lake vs West Bay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
West Bay 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
West Bay Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 42.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Lake | West Bay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 7 ft | 42.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 16.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 31 ft |
| Surface Area | 780 acres | 417 acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Unknown |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
West Bay Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 42.7 ft vs 7 ft. For fishing diversity, West Bay Lake also leads with 6 species.