Pike Lake vs W Two Rivers Reservoir
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pike Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than W Two Rivers Reservoir (C, Fair). Both are in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
A
Pike Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Crystal clear, you can see 18 ft down.
C
W Two Rivers Reservoir
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pike Lake | W Two Rivers Reservoir |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft | 6.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 28 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 27 ft |
| Surface Area | 488.26 acres | 966.53 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 9 | 0 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pike Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus W Two Rivers Reservoir's Grade C. Water clarity: 18 ft vs 6.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Pike Lake also leads with 9 species.