Machickanee Flowage Lake vs White Potato Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
White Potato Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Machickanee Flowage Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
C
Machickanee Flowage Lake
Oconto County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.8 ft.
A
White Potato Lake
Oconto County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 22.6 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Machickanee Flowage Lake | White Potato Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 9.8 ft | 22.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 33.1 µg/L | 17 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft | - |
| Surface Area | 436 acres | 1.0K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
White Potato Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Machickanee Flowage Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 22.6 ft vs 9.8 ft. For fishing diversity, White Potato Lake also leads with 5 species.