Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake is a 2,437-acre lake in Waukesha County's Lake Country with a maximum depth of 45 feet. WDNR lists musky, panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike as common and walleye as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Yellow Perch
Reported present on Wikipedia
Smallmouth Bass
Reported present on Wikipedia
Walleye
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pewaukee Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge Muskellunge and hybrids; open May 2, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 on open water | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Largemouth Bass Largemouth and smallmouth combined; May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; catch and release open year round | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Largemouth and smallmouth combined; May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027; catch and release open year round | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 32 in | 1 / day |
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Bluegill Panfish; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Crappie Panfish; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Yellow Perch Panfish; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Smokey's Musky ShopNearbyPewaukee Lake, Pewaukee, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Heavy summer boat traffic: fish early morning or weekdays
- Work weed edges for musky and pike
- Check WDNR for current musky length limit
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.