Minong Flowage Lake vs Stone Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Stone Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Minong Flowage Lake (B, Good). Both are in Washburn County, Wisconsin.
B
Minong Flowage Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 12.3 ft.
A
Stone Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 75.5 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Minong Flowage Lake | Stone Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 12.3 ft | 75.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 37.2 µg/L | 10.8 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 21 ft | 49 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.6K acres | 490 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Stone Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Minong Flowage Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 75.5 ft vs 12.3 ft. For fishing diversity, Stone Lake also leads with 5 species.