Natural lake

Delavan Lake

Walworth County, Wisconsin

A busy resort lake in southeast Wisconsin with moderately clear water. After a major restoration in the early 1990s it became a strong multi-species fishery, known for walleye, bass, and big panfish.

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Current air temperature at Delavan Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,906 acres

Max depth52 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

Weed edges and deep breaks. Live bait rigs and jigs at dawn and dusk.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weed flats and piers. Wacky rigs and swim jigs.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish are abundant. Weed pockets in 8–15 ft.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Outside weed edges with spinnerbaits or tip-ups in winter.

Musky●●○○○

Present in low numbers. Big baits along deep weedlines in fall.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Delavan Community ParkFee
1220 South Shore Dr (Hwy 50 & South Shore). Daily/season fee. Open Apr–Oct, 8am–9pmDirections ↗
2Blue Gill Road LaunchPublic
Public access on the west endDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027; walleye/sauger/hybrids	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027; LMB/SMB combined; catch and release open year round	18 in	1 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	32 in	1 / day
Bluegill Panfish aggregate; open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Musky May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 open water	40 in	1 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Lakeside Bait & TackleNearby
3542 State Rd 50, Delavan(262) 725-7007 Directions ↗
Dunham's Sports3.1 mi
421 South Wright Street, Delavan · closest to Blue Gill Road Launch(262) 728-1992 Directions ↗
Dunham's Sports20.2 mi
1120 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington · closest to Blue Gill Road Launch(262) 763-2476 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Boat traffic is heavy on summer weekends. Fish early morning or evenings.
The town has its own boating rules and quiet hours. Check them before launching.
Ice fishing for panfish and pike is popular in winter.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.