Lac la Belle Lake vs Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 (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
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 | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 13.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | 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 | 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 Oconomowoc Lake No. 1's Grade A. Water clarity: 16.4 ft vs 13.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Lac la Belle Lake also leads with 5 species.