Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co. vs Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co. has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade (D, Poor). Both are in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
C
Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co.
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.3 ft.
D
Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade
Columbia County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co. | Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 7.3 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 24 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 7.2K acres | 7.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 7 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co. wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Lake Wisconsin Whalen'S Grade's Grade D. Water clarity: 7.3 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Lake Wisconsin Columbia Co. also leads with 7 species.