Big Cedar Lake vs Pike Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Big Cedar Lake and Pike Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Washington County, Wisconsin.
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Big Cedar Lake
Washington County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
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Pike Lake
Washington County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 22.1 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Big Cedar Lake | Pike Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 22.1 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.1 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 | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Big Cedar Lake: 16.4 ft, Pike Lake: 22.1 ft) and what you want from the lake. Big Cedar Lake has fewer fish species than Pike Lake.