Geneva Lake vs Whitewater Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Geneva Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Whitewater Lake (B, Good). Both are in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
A
Geneva Lake
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 19 ft down.
B
Whitewater Lake
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Geneva Lake | Whitewater Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 19 ft | 13.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13 µg/L | 26.2 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 135 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.4K acres | 625 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 4 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Geneva Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Whitewater Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 19 ft vs 13.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Geneva Lake also leads with 6 species.