Boulder Lake vs White Sand Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
White Sand Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Boulder Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
A
Boulder Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18.9 ft down.
A
White Sand Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 65.6 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Boulder Lake | White Sand Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 18.9 ft | 65.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21.6 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft | 71 ft |
| Surface Area | 516 acres | 746 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| 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
White Sand Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Boulder Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 65.6 ft vs 18.9 ft. For fishing diversity, White Sand Lake also leads with 6 species.