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Lac La Belle

Waukesha County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

1,154Acres
45ftMax depth
11ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Lac La Belle is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
SmallmouthCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
Northern pikePresent4.2
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, 45 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye28" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pike32" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 15 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

1 public
Bottomgravel 80% · sand 10% · muck 5%
WaterMesotrophic
Parks3
Lake groupLac La Belle Management District

Stocking

DNR records
2023
37,886 walleye small fingerling, 1.5"
989 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.1"
2022
40,766 walleye small fingerling, 1.5"
200 muskellunge yearling, 13"
2021
1,154 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1"
100 muskellunge large fingerling, 11"
2020
875 muskellunge yearling, 12"
2019
2,538 northern pike large fingerling, 8.6"
1,150 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.93"

The DNR has 74 fish surveys on file for this lake.

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 All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye

Up to 1 meal a month Buffalos, Muskies

Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
Invasive species here

Asiatic Clam (Corbicula)

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 Lac La Belle

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Fowler LakeWaukesha1.77850 ft
Ashippun LakeWaukesha38440 ft
Silver LakeWaukesha3.922244 ft
Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha3.976762 ft
Okauchee LakeWaukesha4.61,18794 ft
Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha5.513353 ft
Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha5.69043 ft
Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha5.810940 ft

Lac La Belle questions

How deep is Lac La Belle?

Lac La Belle is 45 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 1,154 acres.

What fish are in Lac La Belle?

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

Where is the boat launch on Lac La Belle?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lac La Belle?

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

What is the walleye limit on Lac La Belle?

28" min · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Lac La Belle stocked?

Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 37,886 walleye (small fingerling) and 989 muskellunge (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.