Ocauchee Lake vs Oconomowoc Lake 2
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake 2 has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Ocauchee Lake (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
B
Ocauchee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 6.6 ft.
A
Oconomowoc Lake 2
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.6 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ocauchee Lake | Oconomowoc Lake 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 14.6 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 15.5 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 818 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Unknown |
| Fish Species | 6 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Oconomowoc Lake 2 wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ocauchee Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 14.6 ft vs 6.6 ft. For more fish-species variety, Ocauchee Lake edges ahead with 6 documented species.