Little Rice Lake vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pine Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Little Rice Lake (B, Good). Both are in Forest County, Wisconsin.
B
Little Rice Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
A
Pine Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Little Rice Lake | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | No data | 16.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 22 µg/L | 28.2 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 10 ft | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 1.7K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 3 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Little Rice Lake's Grade B. For fishing diversity, Pine Lake also leads with 5 species.