Pine Lake (Waukesha County)

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Pine Lake is a 711-acre lake in Waukesha County near Chenequa with a maximum depth of 85 feet and very clear water. WDNR lists largemouth and smallmouth bass as common.

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Surface area711 acres

Max depth85 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Walleye●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish listed as present

Crappie●●○○○

Panfish listed as present

Boat launches

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

Pine Lake public boat landingPublic
WDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
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 May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	18 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027; catch/release year-round	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027	26 in	2 / day
Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Lake Sturgeon Closed; no fishing allowed	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / 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.

Dick Smith's Live Bait & TackleNearby
2420 Milwaukee St, Delafield, WI 53018(262) 646-2218 Directions ↗
Beachside Boat & BaitNearby
129 Park Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072(262) 695-2628 Directions ↗
Smokey's Muskie ShopNearby
N27W27250 Woodland Dr, Pewaukee, WI 53072(262) 691-9659 Directions ↗

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

Local tips

Clear water: use natural colors and lighter line
Fish weed edges and drop-offs for bass
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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