Today on Nagawicka
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Nagawicka is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2
Northern pikePresent4.2How 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
2 public- Boat LaunchDirections
- Bleeker Street LaunchDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 9,827 walleye large fingerling, 6.6" |
| 2023 | 14,815 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2022 | 12,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 4,907 walleye large fingerling, 8.2" |
| 2020 | 10,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" 6,011 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" |
The DNR has 34 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Near Nagawicka
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Catches & reportsLakes near Nagawicka
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 2.2 | 133 | 53 ft |
| Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 2.2 | 283 | 61 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 90 | 43 ft |
| Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 2.8 | 271 | 36 ft |
| Pine LakeWaukesha | 3.1 | 703 | 85 ft |
| Crooked LakeWaukesha | 3.6 | 58 | 16 ft |
| Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha | 3.7 | 767 | 62 ft |
| Beaver LakeWaukesha | 4 | 316 | 49 ft |
Nagawicka questions
How deep is Nagawicka Lake?
Nagawicka Lake is 90 feet at its deepest, and 36 feet deep on average. It covers 981 acres.
What fish are in Nagawicka 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 Nagawicka Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Boat Launch and Bleeker Street Launch.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Nagawicka Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Nagawicka Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Nagawicka Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 9,827 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.