Browns Lake vs Wind Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Browns Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Wind 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
Wind Lake
Racine County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Browns Lake | Wind Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 15.9 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17 µg/L | 183 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft | 47 ft |
| Surface Area | 397 acres | 919 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 6 |
| 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 Wind Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 15.9 ft vs 8.5 ft. For more fish-species variety, Wind Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.