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Fowler Lake

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Fowler Lake is a clear lake in the city of Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, in the Oconomowoc River watershed. Largemouth bass and panfish are the main fishery.

N0.25 mi
Air temp in Oconomowoc, WI Loading current temperature…
Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.
Surface area97 acres
Max depth50 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Primary fishery per WDNR.

Walleye●●○○○

Stocked.

Muskellunge●●○○○

Established from upstream Okauchee Lake.

Boat launches

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

  • Fowler Lake Boat LaunchRamp
    City park launch with 2 concrete lanes, boarding dock, and 11 to 15 rigs of parking. A launch fee applied ($7 in 2016). City Parks, (262) 569-2199.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fowler Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

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

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Water is very clear, so go light on line.
  • Only about 15 percent of the basin is deeper than 20 feet, so most fish are in the shallows.
  • Bring a check for the launch fee.

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