Lac la Belle Lake vs Ocauchee Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ocauchee Lake (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
Lac la Belle Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 16.4 ft down.
B
Ocauchee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | Ocauchee Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | 17.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft | 90 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Lac la Belle Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ocauchee Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 16.4 ft vs 6.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Ocauchee Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.