Caldron Falls Reservoir vs Lake Noquebay
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Caldron Falls Reservoir and Lake Noquebay both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
A
Caldron Falls Reservoir
Marinette County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 17.7 ft down.
A
Lake Noquebay
Marinette County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 23.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Caldron Falls Reservoir | Lake Noquebay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 17.7 ft | 23.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 19.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.1K acres | 2.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| 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 (Caldron Falls Reservoir: 17.7 ft, Lake Noquebay: 23.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Caldron Falls Reservoir has fewer fish species than Lake Noquebay.