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Lower Nemahbin Lake

Waukesha County · warm-water, stained water

239Acres
36ftMax depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Lower Nemahbin is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0
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, 36 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pike26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
  • Nemahbin Lakes Access off Delafield RoadDirections
  • Walk/Carry-in Access off Sugar Island RoadDirections
Bottommuck 60% · gravel 30% · sand 10%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupLower Nemahbin Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records
2024
3,585 walleye large fingerling, 7.25"
2022
3,606 walleye large fingerling, 7.7"
2020
3,579 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"
4,032 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5"
2018
3,578 walleye large fingerling, 8"
2017
429 northern pike large fingerling, 9.45"

The DNR has 12 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 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

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.) · Purple Loosestrife · Spiny Naiad · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel

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

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Lakes near Lower Nemahbin

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Crooked LakeWaukesha1.25816 ft
Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukesha1.328361 ft
Waterville LakeWaukesha1.86812 ft
Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha29043 ft
Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha2.310940 ft
Lower Genesee LakeWaukesha2.36645 ft
Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha2.613353 ft
Nagawicka LakeWaukesha391790 ft

Lower Nemahbin questions

How deep is Lower Nemahbin Lake?

Lower Nemahbin Lake is 36 feet at its deepest. It covers 239 acres.

What fish are in Lower Nemahbin Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Lower Nemahbin Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Nemahbin Lakes Access off Delafield Road and Walk/Carry-in Access off Sugar Island Road.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lower Nemahbin Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Lower Nemahbin Lake?

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

Is Lower Nemahbin Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 3,585 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.