Lake Minnesuing vs Lake Nebagamon
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Minnesuing and Lake Nebagamon both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
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Lake Minnesuing
Douglas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 19.7 ft down.
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Lake Nebagamon
Douglas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 23 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Minnesuing | Lake Nebagamon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 19.7 ft | 23 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16.2 µg/L | 17.7 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 43 ft | 56 ft |
| Surface Area | 450 acres | 986 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 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 (Lake Minnesuing: 19.7 ft, Lake Nebagamon: 23 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lake Minnesuing matches its peer on species count.