Ocauchee Lake vs Okauchee Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Okauchee Lake 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
Okauchee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 11.3 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Ocauchee Lake | Okauchee Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 6.6 ft | 11.3 ft |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 µg/L | 18 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 90 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 6 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Okauchee Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Ocauchee Lake's Grade B. Water clarity: 11.3 ft vs 6.6 ft. For fishing diversity, Okauchee Lake also leads with 6 species.