Irving Lake vs Lost Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Irving Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lost 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
Lost Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Irving Lake | Lost Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 36.1 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18.6 µg/L | 35.3 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres | 539 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| 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 Lost Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 36.1 ft vs 14.8 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lost Lake edges ahead with 5 documented species.