Irving Lake vs Irving Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Irving Lake and Irving Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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Irving Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 36.1 ft down.
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Irving Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 15.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Irving Lake | Irving Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 36.1 ft | 15.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18.6 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 8 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres | 419 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 4 |
| 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 (Irving Lake: 36.1 ft, Irving Lake: 15.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Irving Lake matches its peer on species count.