Lost Lake vs Plum Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Plum Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lost Lake (B, Good). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
B
Lost Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.8 ft.
A
Plum Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 47.6 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lost Lake | Plum Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14.8 ft | 47.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 35.3 µg/L | 12.7 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 20 ft | 57 ft |
| Surface Area | 539 acres | 1.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Plum Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lost Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 47.6 ft vs 14.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Plum Lake also leads with 6 species.