Deep natural lake

Okauchee Lake

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Okauchee Lake is a 1,210-acre lake in Waukesha County with a maximum depth of 90 feet and moderately clear water. WDNR lists muskellunge, largemouth bass and northern pike as common, with panfish, smallmouth bass and walleye present.

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Surface area1,210 acres

Max depth90 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish present

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish present

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Present

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 2 public boat landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

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

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 (catch and release otherwise)	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027; fish 25 in to 35 in cannot be kept	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	2 / day
Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only	50 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / 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.

Musky Mike's Bait & TackleNearby
N50 W34844 Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee, WI 53069262-560-1189 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Heavy summer boat traffic: fish early or late
Bass and pike relate to weed edges; muskies to deeper structure
Clean gear: zebra mussels and milfoil are present

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