Today on Little Muskego
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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 DNRTap 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| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| 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 |
Launches & access
4 public- Oak Court Boat RampDirections
- Access at Muskego DriveDirections
- Access at End Of Hardtke DrDirections
- Hillview Drive Boat RampDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 4,733 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2023 | 6,200 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2022 | 7,089 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2020 | 7,046 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2019 | 1,039 northern pike large fingerling, 8.43" |
The DNR has 24 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 detailsAsiatic Clam (Corbicula) · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Little Muskego
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Catches & reportsLakes near Little Muskego
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Bay LakeWaukesha | 1.8 | 100 | 23 ft |
| Big Muskego LakeWaukesha | 3 | 2,260 | 4 ft |
| Lake DenoonWaukesha | 4.8 | 162 | 55 ft |
| Long LakeRacine | 6 | 88 | 27 ft |
| Wind LakeRacine | 6.2 | 936 | 50 ft |
| Waubeesee LakeRacine | 6.8 | 129 | 75 ft |
| Tichigan LakeRacine | 7.5 | 1,132 | 65 ft |
| Buena LakeRacine | 9.5 | 108 | 8 ft |
Little Muskego questions
How deep is Little Muskego Lake?
Little Muskego Lake is 65 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 470 acres.
What fish are in Little Muskego Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Little Muskego Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Oak Court Boat Ramp, Access at Muskego Drive, Access at End Of Hardtke Dr and Hillview Drive Boat Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Muskego Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Little Muskego Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Little Muskego Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 4,733 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.