Oconomowoc Lake 2 vs Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake 2 and Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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Oconomowoc Lake 2
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.6 ft.
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Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Oconomowoc Lake 2 | Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 14.6 ft | 13.8 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 µg/L | 16 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Surface Area | 818 acres | 818 acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Unknown |
| Fish Species | 5 | 5 |
| Trophic State | mesotrophic | mesotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Both lakes earn the same Grade A. The tiebreakers come down to clarity (Oconomowoc Lake 2: 14.6 ft, Oconomowoc Lake No. 1: 13.8 ft) and what you want from the lake. Oconomowoc Lake 2 matches its peer on species count.