Lac la Belle Lake vs Little Muskego Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake and Little Muskego Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
Lac la Belle Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
A
Little Muskego Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 50.9 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | Little Muskego Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 50.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft | 65 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 470 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 4 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Lac la Belle Lake: 16.4 ft, Little Muskego Lake: 50.9 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lac la Belle Lake supports more documented fish species.