Prairie Lake vs Prairie Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Prairie Lake has a higher water quality grade (C, Fair) than Prairie Lake (D, Poor). Both are in Barron County, Wisconsin.
D
Prairie Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
C
Prairie Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Prairie Lake | Prairie Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | D (Poor) | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 7 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 16 ft | 16 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.4K acres | 1.4K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Prairie Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade C versus Prairie Lake's Grade D. Water clarity: 7 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Prairie Lake also leads with 5 species.