Kentuck Lake vs South Bay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
South Bay Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Kentuck Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Wisconsin.
A
Kentuck Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 33.5 ft down.
A
South Bay Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 41 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Kentuck Lake | South Bay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 33.5 ft | 41 ft |
| Phosphorus | 24.3 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft | 46 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 839 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
South Bay Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Kentuck Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 41 ft vs 33.5 ft. For fishing diversity, South Bay Lake also leads with 5 species.