Lac la Belle Lake vs Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Lac la Belle Lake (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
B
Lac la Belle Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 10.1 ft.
A
Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 10.1 ft | 13.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 16 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 818 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Unknown |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Lac la Belle Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 13.8 ft vs 10.1 ft. For fishing diversity, Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 also leads with 5 species.