Deer Lake vs Half Moon Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Deer Lake and Half Moon Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Polk County, Wisconsin.
A
Deer Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 49.2 ft down.
A
Half Moon Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 50 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Deer Lake | Half Moon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 49.2 ft | 50 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16.9 µg/L | 13.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 786 acres | 550 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 4 |
| 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 (Deer Lake: 49.2 ft, Half Moon Lake: 50 ft) and what you want from the lake. Deer Lake supports more documented fish species.