Lake Lucerne vs South Bay Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Lucerne and South Bay Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Forest County, Wisconsin.
A
Lake Lucerne
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 61.5 ft down.
A
South Bay Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 41 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Lucerne | South Bay Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 61.5 ft | 41 ft |
| Phosphorus | 9.3 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 73 ft | 46 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.0K acres | 839 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 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 (Lake Lucerne: 61.5 ft, South Bay Lake: 41 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lake Lucerne supports more documented fish species.