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Ottawa Lake

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Wisconsin, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Ottawa Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Rock bass.

Location

42°56′21.3″N 88°28′51.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Ottawa Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Ottawa 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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Cudahy

31.2 miles away

South Milwaukee

31.3 miles away

Caledonia

32.1 miles away

Salem Lakes

33.0 miles away

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FAQ about Ottawa Lake fishing

Ottawa Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°56′21.3″N 88°28′51.9″W
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