Pike Lake vs Round Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Round Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Pike Lake (C, Fair). Both are in Price County, Wisconsin.
C
Pike Lake
Price County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.4 ft.
B
Round Lake
Price County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 11.5 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pike Lake | Round Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C (Fair) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 9.4 ft | 11.5 ft |
| Phosphorus | 34.2 µg/L | 27.2 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 17 ft | 24 ft |
| Surface Area | 741 acres | 748 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Round Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Pike Lake's Grade C. Water clarity: 11.5 ft vs 9.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Round Lake also leads with 6 species.