Waukesha County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 31 Waukesha County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Other Species
Waukesha County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | 10 ft | 40 ft | 3 |
| Ashippun Lake | 10 ft | 35 ft | 4 |
| Ottawa Lake | 13 ft | 16 ft | 4 |
| Crooked Lake | 8 ft | 16 ft | 3 |
| North Lake | 8 ft | 78.4 ft | 5 |
| Pretty Lake | 12.2 ft | 31 ft | 3 |
| Pewaukee Lake | 7.5 ft | 45 ft | 5 |
| Hunters Lake | 9.5 ft | 36 ft | 3 |
| Lac la Belle Lake | 4.8 ft | 45 ft | 5 |
| Lake Keesus | 9.2 ft | 42 ft | 4 |
| Eagle Spring Lake | 4.5 ft | 8 ft | 3 |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 12.5 ft | 60 ft | 5 |
| School Section Lake | 6.2 ft | 8 ft | 3 |
| Lower Nashotah Lake | 9 ft | 43 ft | 6 |
| Spring Lake | - | 22 ft | 4 |
| Lower Nemahbin Lake | 10.9 ft | 36 ft | 5 |
| Denoon Lake | 9 ft | 55 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | 25 ft | 85 ft | 5 |
| Fowler Lake | 14.5 ft | 50 ft | 4 |
| Upper Nemahbin Lake | 12 ft | 60 ft | 5 |
| Nagawicka Lake | 9.5 ft | 90 ft | 5 |
| Lower Phantom Lake | 6.7 ft | 12 ft | 3 |
| Golden Lake | 12.8 ft | 44 ft | 4 |
| Ocauchee Lake | 6.6 ft | 90 ft | 6 |
| Okauchee Lake Site | 4.6 ft | 90 ft | 6 |
| Muskego Lake | - | 23 ft | 3 |
| Upper Kelly Lake | 2 ft | 31 ft | 2 |
| Beaver Lake | - | 46 ft | 3 |
| Little Muskego Lake | 15.5 ft | 65 ft | 4 |
| Henrietta Lake | - | 7 ft | 3 |
| Lower Kelly Lake | - | 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.
Which Waukesha County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Silver Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Waukesha County lakes with a documented fishery.