North Lake West Basin vs Okauchee Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
North Lake West Basin has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Okauchee Lake (A, Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
North Lake West Basin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 31.2 ft down.
A
Okauchee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 11.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | North Lake West Basin | Okauchee Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 31.2 ft | 11.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | No data | 18 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 | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
North Lake West Basin wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Okauchee Lake's Grade A. Water clarity: 31.2 ft vs 11.3 ft. For more fish-species variety, Okauchee Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.