Devils Lake vs Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Devils Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay (C, Fair). Both are in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
A
Devils Lake
Sauk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 34.9 ft down.
C
Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay
Sauk County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Devils Lake | Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 34.9 ft | 8.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 47 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 374 acres | 7.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 7 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Devils Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay's Grade C. Water clarity: 34.9 ft vs 8.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lake Wisconsin Palisade Street Bay edges ahead with 7 documented species.