Lac la Belle Lake vs Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lac la Belle Lake and Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee 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
Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lac la Belle Lake | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 16.4 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | 14.7 µg/L | 17 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
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to what you want from the lake. Lac la Belle Lake has fewer fish species than Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee.