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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Pewaukee is best for
DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.8
BluegillPanfish, common6.8
PerchPanfish, common6.8
CrappiePanfish, common6.8
LargemouthCommon6.8
Northern pikeCommon6.8
WalleyePresent · stocked5.9How 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 Pewaukee 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 |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 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
3 public- Village Launch (off Park Ave.)Directions
- Access at End Of Lakeview Blvd Nr Cth SsDirections
- Access at Naga-Waukee Park - W End Of LkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,437 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7" |
| 2024 | 11,835 walleye small fingerling, 3" 25,333 walleye large fingerling, 7.33" 300 muskellunge large fingerling, 9" |
| 2023 | 115 muskellunge yearling, 12.5" 600 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" 240 muskellunge large fingerling, 9" 2,437 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2022 | 250 muskellunge yearling, 13" |
| 2021 | 6,412,000 walleye fry, 0.5" 2,437 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" 225 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" 250 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" 195 muskellunge yearling, 14" |
The DNR has 33 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Starry Stonewort · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Pewaukee board
Catches & reportsLakes near Pewaukee
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagawicka LakeWaukesha | 4.1 | 917 | 90 ft |
| Beaver LakeWaukesha | 4.7 | 316 | 49 ft |
| Pine LakeWaukesha | 5 | 703 | 85 ft |
| Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 6.2 | 133 | 53 ft |
| Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 6.3 | 283 | 61 ft |
| Lake KeesusWaukesha | 6.4 | 237 | 42 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 6.4 | 90 | 43 ft |
| Moose LakeWaukesha | 6.5 | 81 | 61 ft |
Pewaukee questions
How deep is Pewaukee Lake?
Pewaukee Lake is 45 feet at its deepest, and 15 feet deep on average. It covers 2,437 acres.
What fish are in Pewaukee Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pewaukee Lake?
There are 3 public launches: Village Launch (off Park Ave.), Access at End Of Lakeview Blvd Nr Cth Ss and Access at Naga-Waukee Park - W End Of Lk.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pewaukee Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pewaukee Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pewaukee Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 2,437 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.