Sand Lake vs Sissabagama Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Sissabagama Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Sand Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
A
Sand Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
A
Sissabagama Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 26.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Sand Lake | Sissabagama Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 31.2 ft | 26.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.8 µg/L | 18.7 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 48 ft |
| Surface Area | 949 acres | 805 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Sissabagama Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Sand Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 26.9 ft vs 31.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Sissabagama Lake also leads with 6 species.