Jersey Flowage Lake vs Spirit River Flowage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Jersey Flowage Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Spirit River Flowage Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
A
Jersey Flowage Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
C
Spirit River Flowage Lake
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Jersey Flowage Lake | Spirit River Flowage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 49.1 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 423 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Jersey Flowage Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Spirit River Flowage Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Jersey Flowage Lake also leads with 6 species.