Pewaukee Lake vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pewaukee Lake and Pine Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
Pewaukee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 18.9 ft down.
A
Pine Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 82 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pewaukee Lake | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 18.9 ft | 82 ft |
| Phosphorus | 19.9 µg/L | 11.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 2.4K acres | 711 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | 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 (Pewaukee Lake: 18.9 ft, Pine Lake: 82 ft) and what you want from the lake. Pewaukee Lake matches its peer on species count.