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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Oconomowoc is best for
DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
BluegillPanfish, present4.2
PerchPanfish, present4.2
CrappiePanfish, present4.2
SmallmouthPresent4.2How 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 DNRThe DNR drew Oconomowoc 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| 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
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2024 | 8,276 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2022 | 8,186 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" |
| 2019 | 90,000 walleye small fingerling, 1.32" |
| 2017 | 81,558 walleye small fingerling, 1.37" |
| 2015 | 28,638 walleye small fingerling, 1.53" |
The DNR has 25 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 detailsEurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Oconomowoc
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Catches & reportsLakes near Oconomowoc
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 1.5 | 133 | 53 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 1.8 | 90 | 43 ft |
| Okauchee LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 1,187 | 94 ft |
| Fowler LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 78 | 50 ft |
| Silver LakeWaukesha | 2.5 | 222 | 44 ft |
| Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 2.5 | 283 | 61 ft |
| Crooked LakeWaukesha | 2.9 | 58 | 16 ft |
| Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 3.5 | 271 | 36 ft |
Oconomowoc questions
How deep is Oconomowoc Lake?
Oconomowoc Lake is 60 feet at its deepest, and 32 feet deep on average. It covers 818 acres.
What fish are in Oconomowoc Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Oconomowoc Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Oconomowoc Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Oconomowoc Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 8,276 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.