Pokegama Lake vs Prairie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pokegama Lake has a higher water quality grade (B, Good) than Prairie Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Barron County, Wisconsin.
B
Pokegama Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.8 ft.
D
Prairie Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Pokegama Lake | Prairie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | D (Poor) |
| Water Clarity | 14.8 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 433 acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pokegama Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade B versus Prairie Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 14.8 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Pokegama Lake also leads with 5 species.