Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 vs Oconomowoc Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 (A, Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
A
Oconomowoc Lake No. 1
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Good clarity, visible to about 13.8 ft.
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Oconomowoc Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 42.7 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Oconomowoc Lake No. 1 | Oconomowoc Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 13.8 ft | 42.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | 11.7 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 | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Oconomowoc Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Oconomowoc Lake No. 1's Grade A. Water clarity: 42.7 ft vs 13.8 ft. For fishing diversity, Oconomowoc Lake also leads with 5 species.