Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site 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 Northern Basin Deep Site (B, Good). Both are in Washington County, Wisconsin.
B
Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site
Washington County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft.
A
Pike Lake
Washington County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 22.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake Northern Basin Deep Site | Pike Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 8.7 ft | 22.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 21 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 Northern Basin Deep Site's Grade B. Water clarity: 22.1 ft vs 8.7 ft. For fishing diversity, Pike Lake also leads with 5 species.