Lake Lucerne vs Pickerel Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Lucerne has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Pickerel Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Forest County, Wisconsin.
A
Lake Lucerne
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 61.5 ft down.
A
Pickerel Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 32.8 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Lucerne | Pickerel Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 61.5 ft | 32.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 9.3 µg/L | 20.4 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 73 ft | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 1.3K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 4 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lake Lucerne wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Pickerel Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 61.5 ft vs 32.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Lake Lucerne also leads with 6 species.