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Pewaukee Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Wisconsin, United States

4.3·1684 catches

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 3 lb

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Brook silverside

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Pewaukee Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye.

Location

43°04′23.3″N 88°18′57.9″W
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Official website

apps.dnr.wi.gov

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Fishing regulations at Pewaukee Lake, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Pewaukee

3.8 miles away

Wales

5.6 miles away

Waukesha

5.7 miles away

North Lake

6.3 miles away

Oconomowoc

9.2 miles away

Brookfield

9.8 miles away

Menomonee Falls

11.1 miles away

New Berlin

11.7 miles away

Richfield

11.9 miles away

Ashippun

14.2 miles away

Wauwatosa

14.2 miles away

Germantown

14.8 miles away

Mukwonago

15.0 miles away

West Allis

15.2 miles away

Eagle

15.5 miles away

Muskego

16.0 miles away

Greenfield

17.5 miles away

Milwaukee

17.6 miles away

Greendale

18.5 miles away

Brown Deer

18.6 miles away

Glendale

20.0 miles away

Mequon

20.1 miles away

Franklin

20.2 miles away

Whitefish Bay

21.2 miles away

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FAQ about Pewaukee Lake fishing

📍 Where is Pewaukee Lake located?
Pewaukee Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°04′23.3″N 88°18′57.9″W
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🎣 Where on Pewaukee Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Pewaukee Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Pewaukee Lake?
The most common species in Pewaukee Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 301 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Muskellunge - 129 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 73 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Pewaukee Lake fishing reports?
The latest Pewaukee Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Pewaukee Lake?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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