Devils Lake vs Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Devils Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade (D, Poor). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Devils Lake
Sauk County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 34.9 ft down.
D
Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Devils Lake | Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 34.9 ft | 6.6 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 | eutrophic |
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 Whalen'S Grade's Grade D. Water clarity: 34.9 ft vs 6.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade edges ahead with 7 documented species.