The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lauderdale Lakes
Walworth County, Wisconsin · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes is a lake in Walworth County, Wisconsin, covering about 770 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. At about 880 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Elkhorn is about 5.7 miles south. Janesville, the nearest city, is about 23 miles west.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 880 ft
- County
- Walworth County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lauderdale Lakes
- Elkhornabout 5.7 mi south
- Palmyraabout 6.4 mi north
- East Troyabout 7.8 mi east
- Eagleabout 8 mi northeast
- Janesvillenearest city, about 23 mi west
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Questions about Lauderdale Lakes
What fish are in Lauderdale Lakes?
Lakes like Lauderdale Lakes usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lauderdale Lakes?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lauderdale Lakes?
About 770 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lauderdale Lakes?
Elkhorn is about 5.7 miles south; Palmyra is about 6.4 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lauderdale Lakes?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lauderdale Lakes on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
