Lake Kegonsa vs Lake Waubesa
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Lake Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa both received the same overall water quality grade of B (Good). Both are in Dane County, Wisconsin.
B
Lake Kegonsa
Dane County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 12.3 ft.
B
Lake Waubesa
Dane County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 10.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Lake Kegonsa | Lake Waubesa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 12.3 ft | 10.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 59.5 µg/L | 36.6 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft | 38 ft |
| Surface Area | 3.2K acres | 2.1K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 7 | 7 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade B. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Lake Kegonsa: 12.3 ft, Lake Waubesa: 10.3 ft) and what you want from the lake. Lake Kegonsa matches its peer on species count.