Little Lake Butte des Morts vs Rush Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Rush Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Little Lake Butte des Morts (D, Poor). Both are in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
D
Little Lake Butte des Morts
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
B
Rush Lake
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Lake Butte des Morts | Rush Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 10.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 133.5 µg/L | 26 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 18 ft | - |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 2.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 2 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Rush Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Little Lake Butte des Morts's Grade D. Water clarity: 10.7 ft vs 6.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Little Lake Butte des Morts edges ahead with 7 documented species.