Big Stone Lake vs Stella Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Stella Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Stone Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
C
Big Stone Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.1 ft.
A
Stella Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 26.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Stone Lake | Stella Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 6.1 ft | 26.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22.5 µg/L | 14.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 57 ft | 22 ft |
| Surface Area | 607 acres | 415 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Stella Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Stone Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 26.2 ft vs 6.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Stella Lake also leads with 6 species.