Spirit Lake vs Wood Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Spirit Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Wood Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
A
Spirit Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
A
Wood Lake
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Spirit Lake | Wood Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 18 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 22.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 27 ft | 35 ft |
| Surface Area | 592 acres | 521 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 3 | 3 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Spirit Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Wood Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 18 ft. For fishing diversity, Spirit Lake also leads with 3 species.