Fishing At Pewaukee Lake

AKA: Lake Pewaukee

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Pewaukee Lake in Wisconsin.

Giant musky, quality largemouth bass and plentiful walleye attract fishing enthusiasts to Pewaukee Lake, a 2,400-acre lake in southeast WI, 5 miles north of Waukesha. Other fish species residing here include crappie, northern pike, perch and sunfish. Rental boats are available, or launch yours at the public boat ramp to go water skiing, boating, sightseeing or fishing. Cruise over 10 miles of shoreline enjoying the view or fishing for shallow fish.

Primary fish species residing in Pewaukee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Pewaukee Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakeview Blvd Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the southeast side of the lake, off Lakeview Blvd, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Pewaukee Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Maple Avenue, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

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