Oconomowoc Lake Site vs Oconomowoc Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Oconomowoc Lake Site and Oconomowoc Lake both received the same overall water quality grade of A (Excellent). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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Oconomowoc Lake Site
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 39.4 ft down.
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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 Site | Oconomowoc Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | A (Excellent) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 39.4 ft | 42.7 ft |
| Phosphorus | 13.8 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 | oligotrophic | oligotrophic |
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 Site: 39.4 ft, Oconomowoc Lake: 42.7 ft) and what you want from the lake. Oconomowoc Lake Site matches its peer on species count.