Waukesha County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 31 Waukesha County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Waukesha County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | B | 10 ft | 40 ft | 3 |
| Ashippun Lake | B | 10 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Ottawa Lake | B | 13 ft | 16 ft | 4 |
| Crooked Lake | B | 8 ft | 16 ft | 3 |
| North Lake | B | 8 ft | 78.4 ft | 5 |
| Pretty Lake | B | 12.2 ft | 31 ft | 3 |
| Pewaukee Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 45 ft | 5 |
| Hunters Lake | B | 9.5 ft | 36 ft | 3 |
| Lac la Belle Lake | B | 4.8 ft | 45 ft | 5 |
| Lake Keesus | B | 9.2 ft | 42 ft | 4 |
| Eagle Spring Lake | B | 4.5 ft | 8 ft | 3 |
| Oconomowoc Lake | B | 12.5 ft | 60 ft | 5 |
| School Section Lake | B | 6.2 ft | 8 ft | 3 |
| Lower Nashotah Lake | B | 9 ft | 43 ft | 6 |
| Spring Lake | B | - | 22 ft | 4 |
| Lower Nemahbin Lake | B | 10.9 ft | 36 ft | 5 |
| Denoon Lake | B | 9 ft | 55 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | B | 25 ft | 85 ft | 5 |
| Fowler Lake | B | 14.5 ft | 50 ft | 4 |
| Upper Nemahbin Lake | B | 12 ft | 60 ft | 5 |
| Nagawicka Lake | B | 9.5 ft | 90 ft | 5 |
| Lower Phantom Lake | B | 6.7 ft | 12 ft | 3 |
| Golden Lake | B | 12.8 ft | 44 ft | 4 |
| Ocauchee Lake | B | 6.6 ft | 90 ft | 6 |
| Okauchee Lake Site | B | 4.6 ft | 90 ft | 6 |
| Muskego Lake | D | - | 23 ft | 3 |
| Upper Kelly Lake | NR | 2 ft | 31 ft | 2 |
| Beaver Lake | NR | - | 46 ft | 3 |
| Little Muskego Lake | NR | 15.5 ft | 65 ft | 4 |
| Henrietta Lake | NR | - | 7 ft | 3 |
| Lower Kelly Lake | NR | - | 36 ft | 2 |
Waukesha County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Upper Genesee Lake fall shocking survey, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Lake Keesus spring shocking survey, 2023Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Middle Genesee Lake spring shocking survey, 2023Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Waukesha County lakes?
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 7 documented fish species across 31 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Waukesha County?
Silver Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Waukesha County lakes with a documented fishery.