Deer Lake vs Wapogasset Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Deer Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Wapogasset Lake (B, Good). Both are in Polk County, Wisconsin.
A
Deer Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 49.2 ft down.
B
Wapogasset Lake
Polk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Deer Lake | Wapogasset Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 49.2 ft | 18.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16.9 µg/L | 30.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 786 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Deer Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Wapogasset Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 49.2 ft vs 18.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Deer Lake also leads with 5 species.