Ashippun Lake
Ashippun Lake is a spring-fed lake of about 94 acres in Waukesha County near Oconomowoc. It is known for northern pike, panfish and ice fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Stocked in the 1980s
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Ashippun Lake Boat RampRampConcrete panel lane with a dock. Room for 6 to 10 rigs, vault toilet, lighting. County run.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Ashippun Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Musky Mike's Bait & TackleNearbyN50 W34844 Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee, WI 53069262-560-1189Directions ↗
Local tips
- Ice fishing is popular here in winter.
- The lake has two basins and reaches about 40 feet.
- Boating rules are posted at the launch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.