Birch Island Lake vs Mud Hen Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Birch Island Lake and Mud Hen Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
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Birch Island Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 26.2 ft down.
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Mud Hen Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 37.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Birch Island Lake | Mud Hen Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 26.2 ft | 37.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13.7 µg/L | 15.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 66 ft |
| Surface Area | 768 acres | 569 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 3 | 3 |
| 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 (Birch Island Lake: 26.2 ft, Mud Hen Lake: 37.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Birch Island Lake matches its peer on species count.