Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend vs Pike Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pike Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend (A, Excellent). 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.
A
Pike Lake
Washington County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 22.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend | Pike Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 12 ft | 22.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 19.3 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 105 ft | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 937 acres | 461 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 4 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pike Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend's Grade A. Water clarity: 22.1 ft vs 12 ft. For fishing diversity, Pike Lake also leads with 5 species.