Sand Lake vs Whitefish Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Whitefish 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
Whitefish Lake
Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 43.3 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Sand Lake | Whitefish Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 31.2 ft | 43.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.8 µg/L | 13.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.5 µg/L | 1.8 µg/L |
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft | 105 ft |
| Surface Area | 949 acres | 800 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 7 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Whitefish Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Sand Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 43.3 ft vs 31.2 ft. For fishing diversity, Whitefish Lake also leads with 7 species.