Beaver Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Beaver is best for

DNR data

PerchPanfish, common · stocked

7.5

BluegillPanfish, common

6.5

CrappiePanfish, common

6.5

LargemouthPresent

4.0

Northern pikePresent

4.0

How 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

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 46 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07

Northern pike	26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Bass	14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Panfish	No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year	Open
Sturgeon	No fishing	Closed

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public

Access at State Hwy 83Directions

Bottomsand 60% · muck 35% · rock 5%

Lake groupFriends Of Beaver Lake,Inc. Village Of Chenequa

Stocking

DNR records

2021	7,000 yellow perch small fingerling, 5" 1,400 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2016	9,000 yellow perch small fingerling, 4" 1,800 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2014	9,000 yellow perch large fingerling, 6" 1,800 walleye large fingerling, 6"

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

Invasive species here

Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Reed Manna Grass · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Beaver

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Pine LakeWaukesha	1.4	703	85 ft
North LakeWaukesha	1.8	437	78 ft
Moose LakeWaukesha	2.2	81	61 ft
Okauchee LakeWaukesha	3.4	1,187	94 ft
Lake KeesusWaukesha	3.4	237	42 ft
Nagawicka LakeWaukesha	4	917	90 ft
Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha	4.6	133	53 ft
Pewaukee LakeWaukesha	4.7	2,493	45 ft

Beaver questions

How deep is Beaver Lake?

Beaver Lake is 46 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 313 acres.

What fish are in Beaver Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).

Where is the boat launch on Beaver Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at State Hwy 83.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Beaver Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Beaver Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Beaver Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 7,000 yellow perch (small fingerling) and 1,400 walleye (large fingerling).

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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 2026-10-07.