Franklin Lake vs Kentuck Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Franklin Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Kentuck Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Franklin Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 52.5 ft down.
A
Kentuck Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 33.5 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Franklin Lake | Kentuck Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 52.5 ft | 33.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 10.8 µg/L | 24.3 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 46 ft | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 839 acres | 1.0K 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
Franklin Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Kentuck Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 52.5 ft vs 33.5 ft. For fishing diversity, Franklin Lake also leads with 5 species.