White Sand Lake Deep vs White Sand Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
White Sand Lake Deep and White Sand Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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White Sand Lake Deep
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 59.1 ft down.
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White Sand Lake
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 52.5 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | White Sand Lake Deep | White Sand Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 59.1 ft | 52.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 12.1 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 63 ft | 63 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| 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 (White Sand Lake Deep: 59.1 ft, White Sand Lake: 52.5 ft) and what you want from the lake. White Sand Lake Deep matches its peer on species count.