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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Okauchee is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.7
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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Okauchee on 3 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 |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · keep none 25–35" · 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- Access Nr End Of Road TDirections
- Golden Mast AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 24,788 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 1,210 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7" |
| 2024 | 12,075 walleye large fingerling, 6" 400 muskellunge large fingerling, 9" |
| 2023 | 1,197 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" 100 muskellunge yearling, 12.5" 240 muskellunge large fingerling, 9" |
| 2022 | 12,157 walleye large fingerling, 7.2" 350 muskellunge yearling, 13" |
| 2021 | 1,210 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" 400 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" 100 muskellunge yearling, 14" |
The DNR has 12 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 · Chinese 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.Ice on Okauchee
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Catches & reportsLakes near Okauchee
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose LakeWaukesha | 1.3 | 81 | 61 ft |
| Pine LakeWaukesha | 2.2 | 703 | 85 ft |
| Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 767 | 62 ft |
| Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 2.8 | 133 | 53 ft |
| North LakeWaukesha | 2.9 | 437 | 78 ft |
| Ashippun LakeWaukesha | 3.2 | 84 | 40 ft |
| Beaver LakeWaukesha | 3.3 | 316 | 49 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 3.4 | 90 | 43 ft |
Okauchee questions
How deep is Okauchee Lake?
Okauchee Lake is 90 feet at its deepest. It covers 1,210 acres.
What fish are in Okauchee Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Okauchee Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access Nr End Of Road T and Golden Mast Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Okauchee Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Okauchee Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Okauchee Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 24,788 walleye (small fingerling) and 1,210 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.