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Upper Nemahbin Lake

Waukesha County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

277Acres
60ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Upper Nemahbin is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikeCommon6.5
WalleyePresent · stocked5.6
SmallmouthPresent4.0
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

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✕ Deepest spot, 60 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 →
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Launches & access

1 public
Bottommuck 85% · gravel 10% · sand 5%
WaterMesotrophic
Lake groupUpper Nemahbin Lake Management District

Stocking

DNR records
2024
5,543 walleye large fingerling, 7.25"
2,925 walleye small fingerling, 3"
2023
2,323 rainbow trout yearling, 8.9"
2022
5,565 walleye large fingerling, 7.7"
2020
5,537 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"
5,016 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5"
2018
5,596 walleye large fingerling, 8"

The DNR has 23 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 · 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 Upper Nemahbin

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha0.89043 ft
Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukesha127136 ft
Upper Nashotah LakeWaukesha1.313353 ft
Crooked LakeWaukesha1.45816 ft
Nagawicka LakeWaukesha2.291790 ft
Oconomowoc LakeWaukesha2.576762 ft
Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha2.710940 ft
Lower Genesee LakeWaukesha2.96645 ft

Upper Nemahbin questions

How deep is Upper Nemahbin Lake?

Upper Nemahbin Lake is 60 feet at its deepest. It covers 277 acres.

What fish are in Upper Nemahbin Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Upper Nemahbin Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Boat Landing Next To I94.

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

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

What is the walleye limit on Upper Nemahbin Lake?

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

Is Upper Nemahbin Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 5,543 walleye (large fingerling) and 2,925 walleye (small 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.