Lake

Golden Lake

Jefferson & Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin

Golden Lake is a 288 acre lake on the Jefferson and Waukesha County line in southeast Wisconsin. It is deep, reaching 44 feet, and is known for bass, pike and panfish.

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Surface area288 acres

Max depth44 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish common

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingRamp
One public landing listed by WDNRDirections ↗
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 Golden 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

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

Al's Bait ShopNearby
Oconomowoc, WIDirections ↗

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Local tips

Deep water up to 44 feet holds fish in summer heat.
Fish weed lines for bass early in the day.
Check the sign at the landing for local rules.

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