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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Sinissippi Lake

Dodge County, Wisconsin · about 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)

Caution

49°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).

Water49°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today15 mphN
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:30 pm

About Sinissippi Lake

Sinissippi Lake spreads over about 2,800 acres in Dodge County, Wisconsin.

It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. The water sits about 850 ft above sea level. Hustisford is on the shore. Waukesha, the nearest city, is about 29 miles southeast.

Size
About 2,800 acres (4.4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 27 miles
End to end
About 5.4 miles
Elevation
About 850 ft
County
Dodge County

The lake from above

1 2 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
  • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Fair
    Largemouth bass

    Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

49°F

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

Friday 41° / —° 15 mph N Partly Sunny · 2% rain
Saturday 43° / 27° 5 mph NW Mostly Sunny
Sunday 47° / 26° 0 mph Sunny

Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Sinissippi Lake

  • Hustisfordon the shore
  • Horiconabout 1.9 mi north
  • Juneauabout 2.7 mi west
  • Mayvilleabout 6.6 mi northeast
  • Waukeshanearest city, about 29 mi southeast

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Questions about Sinissippi Lake

What fish are in Sinissippi Lake?

Lakes like Sinissippi Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Sinissippi Lake?

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 Sinissippi Lake?

About 2,800 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Sinissippi Lake?

Hustisford is on the shore; Horicon is about 1.9 miles north.

What is the water temperature at Sinissippi Lake today?

The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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