Forest Lake vs Forest Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Forest Lake and Forest Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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Forest Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 72.2 ft down.
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Forest Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 72.2 ft | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | 12.7 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 468 acres | 468 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| 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 (Forest Lake: 72.2 ft, Forest Lake: 23 ft) and what you want from the lake. Forest Lake matches its peer on species count.