Irving Lake vs Wild Rice Lake Deep
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Irving Lake and Wild Rice Lake Deep 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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Wild Rice Lake Deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 27.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Irving Lake | Wild Rice Lake Deep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 36.1 ft | 27.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 18.6 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | - | 26 ft |
| Surface Area | 419 acres | 384 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 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 (Irving Lake: 36.1 ft, Wild Rice Lake Deep: 27.9 ft) and what you want from the lake. Irving Lake has fewer fish species than Wild Rice Lake Deep.