Lake Ripley vs Rock Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Rock Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lake Ripley (A, Excellent). Both are in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
A
Lake Ripley
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 27.9 ft down.
A
Rock Lake
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 39.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Ripley | Rock Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 27.9 ft | 39.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22.3 µg/L | 17.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 44 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 420 acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Rock Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lake Ripley's Grade A. Water clarity: 39.4 ft vs 27.9 ft. For fishing diversity, Rock Lake also leads with 5 species.