School Section Lake
School Section Lake is a shallow, stained lake in the Town of Ottawa in Waukesha County, in the Bark River watershed. DNR manages it for northern pike, panfish and largemouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- School Section Lake Public AccessRampWaukesha County ramp, one lane, blacktop to metal grate, 1-5 trailer stalls, dock, vault restroomDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3School Section Lake Public AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in School Section Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near School Section Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is shallow and the water is brown, so use bright or noisy lures.
- Fish weed edges for pike and bass.
- Carp are present, so expect some that are not pike or bass.
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