The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pewaukee Lake
Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
51°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Pewaukee Lake
In Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Pewaukee Lake covers 2,440 acres; it is a natural lake. Pewaukee Lake is the largest lake in Waukesha County's 'Lake Country' and hosts national sailing events.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 850 ft above sea level. It reaches about 46 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 15 ft. Pewaukee is on the shore. Waukesha, the nearest city, is about 5 miles southeast.
- Size
- 2,440 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 46 ft (average 15 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 850 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Waukesha County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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 in Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
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 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pewaukee Lake
- Pewaukeeon the shore
- Hartlandabout 2.3 mi northwest
- Delafieldabout 2.7 mi west
- Nashotahabout 3.4 mi west
- Waukeshanearest city, about 5 mi southeast
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Questions about Pewaukee Lake
What fish are in Pewaukee Lake?
Pewaukee Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pewaukee Lake?
About 46 ft at the deepest point, about 15 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Pewaukee Lake?
2,440 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pewaukee Lake?
Pewaukee is on the shore; Hartland is about 2.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Pewaukee Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pewaukee Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
