Planting Ground Lake vs Thunder Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Planting Ground Lake and Thunder Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
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Planting Ground Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 17.2 ft down.
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Thunder Lake
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Planting Ground Lake | Thunder Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 17.2 ft | 16.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 37 ft | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 1.8K acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 4 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Planting Ground Lake: 17.2 ft, Thunder Lake: 16.4 ft) and what you want from the lake. Planting Ground Lake supports more documented fish species.