Lac la Belle Lake vs Oconomowoc Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake and Oconomowoc 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
Oconomowoc Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 42.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | Oconomowoc Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | 42.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | 11.7 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 | 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, Oconomowoc Lake: 42.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lac la Belle Lake matches its peer on species count.