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North Lake (Waukesha County)

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

North Lake is a 440 acre lake in Waukesha County in southeast Wisconsin. It is a deep lake known for bass, panfish and northern pike.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area440 acres
Max depth78 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

  • Whitey Kraus North Lake Public AccessPublic
    S91W39091 Highway 59, Eagle. Carry-in only. Small motorboats allowed if you can carry or wheel them about 250 feet. Four trailer stalls were planned.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 North Lake (Waukesha County) 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.

Search more bait shops near North Lake (Waukesha County) ↗

Local tips

  • Launch is hard for larger boats, so bring a small boat or kayak.
  • Fish early and late with topwater lures for bass.
  • Eurasian milfoil and zebra mussels are present, so clean and drain your gear.

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