Lake Poygan vs Lake Winneconne
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Poygan and Lake Winneconne both received the same overall water quality grade of C (Fair). Both are in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
C
Lake Poygan
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
C
Lake Winneconne
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Poygan | Lake Winneconne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 8.2 ft | 7.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 14.0K acres | 4.6K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 8 | 8 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade C. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Lake Poygan: 8.2 ft, Lake Winneconne: 7.4 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lake Poygan matches its peer on species count.