Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee vs Pine Lake
Water quality, depth, fish species, and recreation comparison.
Pine Lake has a higher water quality grade (A, Excellent) than Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee (B, Good). Both are in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
B
Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
No clarity data.
A
Pine Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Crystal clear, you can see 82 ft down.
Side-by-Side Metrics
| Metric | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee | Pine Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | B (Good) | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | No data | 82 ft |
| Phosphorus | 27.5 µg/L | 11.9 µg/L |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | No data |
| Maximum Depth | 90 ft | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 1.2K acres | 711 acres |
| Public Access | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Species | 6 | 5 |
| Trophic State | eutrophic | oligotrophic |
Bold value = better for that metric (lower phosphorus / chlorophyll = cleaner; higher Secchi / depth / species count = better).
Verdict
Pine Lake wins on overall water quality with a Grade A versus Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee's Grade B. For more fish-species variety, Okauchee Lake-Site No. 1-Near Okauchee edges ahead with 6 documented species.