Upper Nemahbin Lake
Upper Nemahbin Lake is a deep glacial kettle lake in Waukesha County near Delafield and Nashotah. It is known for walleye, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
About 2 adults per acre in the 2022 survey
Northern Pike
Excellent size structure
Largemouth Bass
Low density
Smallmouth Bass
Low density
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- County launch, south endRampOn County Hwy DR. Waukesha County lake access permit or daily pass requiredDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Upper Nemahbin Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Dick Smith's Live Bait & TackleNearbyDelafield, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Buy the Waukesha County lake access permit or daily pass before you launch.
- Walleye move up the Bark River in spring, so fish the inlet areas then.
- Zebra mussels and Eurasian water-milfoil are present. Clean and drain the boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.