Lac Courte Oreilles Lake vs Sand Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Sand Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
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Lac Courte Oreilles Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 38.7 ft down.
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Sand Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac Courte Oreilles Lake | Sand Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 38.7 ft | 31.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 23.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.4 µg/L | 3.5 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.1K acres | 949 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
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 Sand Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 38.7 ft vs 31.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Lac Courte Oreilles Lake also leads with 6 species.