Cedar Lake vs Pleasant Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Cedar Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Pleasant Lake (B, Good). Both are in Wright County, Minnesota.
A
Cedar Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 15 ft down.
B
Pleasant Lake
Wright County, Minnesota
Good clarity, visible to about 11 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Cedar Lake | Pleasant Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 15 ft | 11 ft |
| Phosphorus | 23.5 µg/L | 20 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 108 ft | 74 ft |
| Surface Area | 790.3 acres | 597 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 16 | 15 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Cedar Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Pleasant Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 15 ft vs 11 ft. For fishing diversity, Cedar Lake also leads with 16 species.