Irving Lake vs Little Arbor Vitae Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Irving Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Little Arbor Vitae Lake (B, Good). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
A
Irving Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 36.1 ft down.
B
Little Arbor Vitae Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Irving Lake | Little Arbor Vitae Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 36.1 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18.6 µg/L | 31.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres | 480 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 4 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Irving Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Little Arbor Vitae Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 36.1 ft vs 16.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Irving Lake also leads with 4 species.