Bear Lake vs Pokegama Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bear Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Pokegama Lake (B, Good). Both are in Barron County, Wisconsin.
A
Bear Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 20.5 ft down.
B
Pokegama Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bear Lake | Pokegama Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 20.5 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 433 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Bear Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Pokegama Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 20.5 ft vs 14.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Bear Lake also leads with 5 species.