Lac Courte Oreilles Lake vs Spider Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake and Spider Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of 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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Spider Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 32.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac Courte Oreilles Lake | Spider Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 38.7 ft | 32.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 14.1 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.4 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 64 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.1K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 5 |
| 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 (Lac Courte Oreilles Lake: 38.7 ft, Spider Lake: 32.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lac Courte Oreilles Lake supports more documented fish species.