Green Lake vs Little Green Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Green Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Little Green Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
C
Green Lake
Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 13.1 ft.
D
Little Green Lake
Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Green Lake | Little Green Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 13.1 ft | 8.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 66.5 µg/L | 91.7 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 236 ft | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 7.9K acres | 462 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Green Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Little Green Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 13.1 ft vs 8.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Green Lake also leads with 7 species.