Catfish Lake vs Cranberry Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Catfish Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Cranberry Lake (B, Good). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Catfish Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
B
Cranberry Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 15.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Catfish Lake | Cranberry Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 15.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 30.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 30 ft | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 924 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Catfish Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Cranberry Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 15.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Catfish Lake also leads with 6 species.