Today on McGovern Park Pond
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat McGovern Park Pond is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.0
BluegillPanfish, present3.5
PerchPanfish, present3.5
CrappiePanfish, present3.5How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayMarch 14, 2026 to April 24, 2026 | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Trout | No size limit · 3 a dayMarch 14, 2026 to April 24, 2026 | Open |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,274 rainbow trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2024 | 2,250 rainbow trout yearling, 8.9" |
| 2023 | 2,261 rainbow trout yearling, 8.7" |
| 2022 | 2,250 rainbow trout yearling, 8.9" |
| 2021 | 2,240 rainbow trout yearling, 8.4" |
The DNR has 1 fish survey on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Phragmites (non-native)
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on McGovern Park Pond
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Catches & reportsLakes near McGovern Park Pond
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark LakeWashington | 14 | 62 | 34 ft |
| Lake FiveWaukesha | 16.3 | 102 | 23 ft |
| Little Muskego LakeWaukesha | 16.5 | 506 | 65 ft |
| Bass Bay LakeWaukesha | 16.9 | 100 | 23 ft |
| Pewaukee LakeWaukesha | 17.2 | 2,493 | 45 ft |
| Lake KeesusWaukesha | 17.8 | 237 | 42 ft |
| Friess LakeWashington | 17.8 | 117 | 48 ft |
| Big Muskego LakeWaukesha | 18.1 | 2,260 | 4 ft |
McGovern Park Pond questions
How deep is McGovern Park Pond?
McGovern Park Pond is 4.5 feet at its deepest, and 3 feet deep on average. It covers 4 acres.
What fish are in McGovern Park Pond?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), trout (common) and panfish (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish McGovern Park Pond?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. Fishing for trout here also needs an inland trout stamp.
Is McGovern Park Pond stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,274 rainbow trout (yearling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.