North Lake vs Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
North Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
North Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 29.5 ft down.
B
Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | North Lake | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 29.5 ft | No data |
| Phosphorus | 17.9 µg/L | 27.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 78.4 ft | 90 ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| Trophic State | oligotrophic | eutrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
North Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee's Grade B. For more fish-species variety, Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee edges ahead with 6 documented species.