Buffalo Lake vs Lake Puckaway
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Puckaway has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Buffalo Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Wisconsin.
D
Buffalo Lake
Marquette County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft.
B
Lake Puckaway
Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Buffalo Lake | Lake Puckaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 9.8 ft | 14.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 125.5 µg/L | 52.1 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 8 ft | - |
| Surface Area | 2.2K acres | 5.0K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lake Puckaway wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Buffalo Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 14.3 ft vs 9.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Lake Puckaway also leads with 6 species.