Oconomowoc Lake 2 vs Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake 2 has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
Oconomowoc Lake 2
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 14.6 ft.
B
Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Oconomowoc Lake 2 | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 14.6 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 µg/L | 18 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 60 ft | 90 ft |
| Surface Area | 818 acres | 1.2K acres |
| Public Access | Unknown | Yes |
| Fish Species | 5 | 6 |
| 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 Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee's Grade B. Water clarity: 14.6 ft vs 5.9 ft. For more fish-species variety, Okauchee Lake-Site No. 2-at Okauchee edges ahead with 6 documented species.