Lake Poygan vs White Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
White Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lake Poygan (C, Fair). Both are in Wisconsin.
C
Lake Poygan
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.2 ft.
A
White Lake
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Poygan | White Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 8.2 ft | 18.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 22 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft | 10 ft |
| Surface Area | 14.0K acres | 1.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 8 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
White Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lake Poygan's Grade C. Water clarity: 18.9 ft vs 8.2 ft. For more fish-species variety, Lake Poygan edges ahead with 8 documented species.