Red Cedar Lake vs Rice Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Red Cedar Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Rice Lake (B, Good). Both are in Barron County, Wisconsin.
A
Red Cedar Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 32.8 ft down.
B
Rice Lake
Barron County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.4 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Red Cedar Lake | Rice Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 32.8 ft | 14.4 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.4 µg/L | 31.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 53 ft | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.9K acres | 859 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Red Cedar Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Rice Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 32.8 ft vs 14.4 ft. For fishing diversity, Red Cedar Lake also leads with 5 species.