Gull Lake vs Stone Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Gull Lake and Stone Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
A
Gull Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 27.9 ft down.
A
Stone Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 75.5 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Gull Lake | Stone Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 27.9 ft | 75.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 10.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft | 49 ft |
| Surface Area | 518 acres | 490 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 3 | 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 (Gull Lake: 27.9 ft, Stone Lake: 75.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. Gull Lake has fewer fish species than Stone Lake.