Lac Courte Oreilles Lake vs Tiger Cat Flowage Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac Courte Oreilles Lake and Tiger Cat Flowage 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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Tiger Cat Flowage Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 35.3 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac Courte Oreilles Lake | Tiger Cat Flowage Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 38.7 ft | 35.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 13.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.4 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 30 ft |
| Surface Area | 5.1K acres | 819 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 4 |
| 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, Tiger Cat Flowage Lake: 35.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lac Courte Oreilles Lake supports more documented fish species.