Lac Courte Oreilles Lake vs Lake Chetac North Basin
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lake Chetac North Basin (C, Fair). Both are in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
A
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 38.7 ft down.
C
Lake Chetac North Basin
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac Courte Oreilles Lake | Lake Chetac North Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 38.7 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 56.7 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.4 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 26 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.1K acres | 2.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lake Chetac North Basin's Grade C. For fishing diversity, Lac Courte Oreilles Lake also leads with 6 species.