North Lake West Basin vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
North Lake West Basin and Pine Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
North Lake West Basin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
A
Pine Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 82 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | North Lake West Basin | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 31.2 ft | 82 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 11.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78.4 ft | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres | 711 acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 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 (North Lake West Basin: 31.2 ft, Pine Lake: 82 ft) and what you want from the lake. North Lake West Basin matches its peer on species count.