Bear Lake vs Prairie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Bear Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Prairie Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Barron County, Wisconsin.
A
Bear Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 20.5 ft down.
D
Prairie Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Bear Lake | Prairie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 20.5 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 87 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.3K acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
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 Prairie Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 20.5 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Bear Lake also leads with 5 species.