Lac la Belle Lake vs North Lake West Basin
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake and North Lake West Basin 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
North Lake West Basin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | North Lake West Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 31.2 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | No data |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft | 78.4 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 440 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Unknown |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| 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, North Lake West Basin: 31.2 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lac la Belle Lake matches its peer on species count.