Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend vs Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site (B, Good). Both are in Washington County, Wisconsin.
A
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend
Washington County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 12 ft.
B
Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site
Washington County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend | Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 12 ft | 8.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 21 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft | 105 ft |
| Surface Area | 937 acres | 937 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 4 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site's Grade B. Water clarity: 12 ft vs 8.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend also leads with 4 species.