Browns Lake vs Eagle Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Browns Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Eagle Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Racine County, Wisconsin.
A
Browns Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 15.9 ft down.
D
Eagle Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 4.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Browns Lake | Eagle Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 15.9 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | 125 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 397 acres | 529 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Browns Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Eagle Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 15.9 ft vs 4.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Eagle Lake edges ahead with 5 documented species.