High Falls Reservoir at vs Lake Noquebay
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
High Falls Reservoir at and Lake Noquebay both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
A
High Falls Reservoir at
Marinette County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
A
Lake Noquebay
Marinette County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 23.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | High Falls Reservoir at | Lake Noquebay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 31.2 ft | 23.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 19.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 54 ft | 51 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.5K acres | 2.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| 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 (High Falls Reservoir at: 31.2 ft, Lake Noquebay: 23.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. High Falls Reservoir at matches its peer on species count.