Lake Keesus
Lake Keesus is a 235 acre lake in Waukesha County near Merton, Hartland and Chenequa. It is known for big bluegills.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Reviewer reports many over 10 inches
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Spring bay fishing
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Keesus AccessRampConcrete ramp, 6-10 vehicle and trailer stalls, parking east of the launch at Keesus Road and Woodcrest Drive.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 Lake Keesus 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.
- Dick Smith's Live Bait & Tackle (Delafield)NearbyDirections ↗
Local tips
- Try the bays in spring for crappies and panfish.
- Zebra mussels and Eurasian milfoil are present, so clean and drain your boat.
- Max depth is 42 feet, so deep structure holds fish in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.