Today on Big Muskego
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Big Muskego is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.3
PerchPanfish, present4.3
CrappiePanfish, present4.3
Northern pikePresent4.3How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Big Muskego on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 18" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | 8" min · 15 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Big Muskego And Bass BayDirections
- Big Muskego And Bass Bay - Boxhorn LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2019 | 4,828 northern pike large fingerling, 8.43" |
| 2018 | 4,389 northern pike large fingerling, 9.3" |
| 2017 | 3,950 northern pike large fingerling, 8.8" |
| 2016 | 4,828 northern pike large fingerling, 8.9" |
| 2015 | 4,519 northern pike large fingerling, 8.8" |
The DNR has 15 fish surveys 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Spiny Naiad · Starry Stonewort
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Big Muskego
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Catches & reportsLakes near Big Muskego
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Bay LakeWaukesha | 1.4 | 100 | 23 ft |
| Little Muskego LakeWaukesha | 3 | 506 | 65 ft |
| Lake DenoonWaukesha | 3.5 | 162 | 55 ft |
| Wind LakeRacine | 3.9 | 936 | 50 ft |
| Long LakeRacine | 4.4 | 88 | 27 ft |
| Waubeesee LakeRacine | 5 | 129 | 75 ft |
| Tichigan LakeRacine | 6.4 | 1,132 | 65 ft |
| Buena LakeRacine | 8.2 | 108 | 8 ft |
Big Muskego questions
How deep is Big Muskego Lake?
Big Muskego Lake is 23 feet at its deepest. It covers 2,194 acres.
What fish are in Big Muskego Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Big Muskego Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Big Muskego And Bass Bay and Big Muskego And Bass Bay - Boxhorn Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Muskego Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Big Muskego Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Big Muskego Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2019 the DNR and partners stocked 4,828 northern pike (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.