Lac Vieux Desert Lake vs North Twin Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
North Twin Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lac Vieux Desert Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
C
Lac Vieux Desert Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 5.7 ft.
A
North Twin Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 45.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac Vieux Desert Lake | North Twin Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 5.7 ft | 45.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 28.2 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 38 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 4.0K acres | 2.9K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
North Twin Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lac Vieux Desert Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 45.9 ft vs 5.7 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lac Vieux Desert Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.