Lac La Belle Fishing
A 1,154-acre Wisconsin lake in Waukesha County, down to 45 feet.
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Lac La Belle, the essentials
Lac La Belle covers 1,154 acres in Waukesha County, according to the WDNR Find a Lake record. The WDNR gives a maximum depth of 45 feet, with a mean of 11 feet. Groceries and gas are in Lac La Belle, around 1 mile from the water. On the WDNR map it belongs to the Southeast Region. In the DNR lake classification it is complex two story.
WDNR lists largemouth bass, panfish, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye for it. Boaters use 1 public boat landing. Clarity from satellite data averages 5.5 feet (2017).
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WDNR rates each fish group in Lac La Belle as abundant, common or present.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Present |
| Walleye | Present |
Fishery outlook for Lac La Belle by class
“Complex two story lakes are able to support coldwater species – primarily cisco, and occasionally lake trout or lake whitefish. They have the potential to produce action and quality walleye fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Putting in on Lac La Belle
- Oconomowoc Boat Launch3 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept.
Nearby ramps for Lac La Belle
- Fowler Lake Boat LandingFowler Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Kanow County Park Canoe LaunchRock River, 3 miles west
- State Hwy 16 Wayside Park Canoe LaunchRock River, 3 miles west
- Ashippun Lake Boat RampAshippun Lake, 3 miles northeast
- Monterey Millpond AccessMonterey Millpond, 3 miles north
- Upper Oconomowoc Lake AccessUpper Oconomowoc Lake, 4 miles southeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Lac La Belle clarity and bottom
Bottom makeup at Lac La Belle: 10% sand, 80% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck.
Lac La Belle is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
The DNR lists asiatic clam (corbicula) as invasive species in Lac La Belle. Never move live bait or water from it.
Posted ordinances for Lac La Belle address restriction during periods of high water, restriction during periods of low water, high water emergency slow no wake, speed limits (mph), slow-no-wake areas, state boating laws adopted only.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Limits by species on Lac La Belle
The rows below come from the WDNR Lake Regulation record for Lac La Belle, season by season.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 28" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 50" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 32" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 15, includes bluegill, crappie, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Flathead catfish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
General WDNR note for Lac La Belle: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Waukesha County note in the guide: Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). Certain waters in Waukesha County are designated as urban (or special) waters and have different regulations (see pages 26-27). Countywide: Walleye and sauger and their hybrids must be at least 18” (see Lac LaBelle exception).
The Hwy 10 pike line puts Lac La Belle on its south side; bass rows follow the Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
WDNR hatchery releases in Lac La Belle
From 2023 through 2023 the DNR logged 2 stockings in Lac La Belle totaling 38,875 fish.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11.1 in | 989 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.5 in | 37,886 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Nearby lakes and Lac La Belle in one table
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac La Belle | 1,154 | 45 | 1 | complex two story | |
| Fowler Lake | 2 miles southeast | 97 | 50 | 1 | complex two story |
| Ashippun Lake | 3 miles northeast | 94 | 35 | 1 | complex warm clear |
| Monterey Millpond | 3 miles northeast | 17 | 8 | 1 | simple riverine |
| Upper Oconomowoc Lake | 4 miles east | 35 | 11 | 1 | complex warm dark |
| Tamarack Lake, Waukesha County | 4 miles east | 29 | 15 | 0 | simple warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Places near Lac La Belle
Wisconsin lakes around Lac La Belle
- Fowler Lake2 miles southeast
- Ashippun Lake3 miles northeast
- Monterey Millpond3 miles northeast
- Upper Oconomowoc Lake4 miles east
- Tamarack Lake, Waukesha County4 miles east
Where anglers buy bait around Lac La Belle
- Outdoors Addictionbait and tackle shop, Oconomowoc, 2 miles
- Retzlaff Marinemarina, Oconomowoc, 2 miles
- Fishin Feverbait and tackle shop, Oconomowoc, 3 miles
- Musky Mikes Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Okauchee, 4 miles
- Fleet Farm Oconomowocfarm and general store with fishing gear, Oconomowoc, 5 miles
- Summerset Marinemarina, Nashotah, 6 miles
Home bases for a trip to Lac La Belle
- Lac La Belle1 mile
- Oconomowoc2 miles
- Oconomowoc Lake4 miles
County guides for Lac La Belle
- Waukesha Countyseat: Waukesha
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Questions anglers bring up about Lac La Belle
Which WDNR region covers Lac La Belle?
It sits in Waukesha County, WDNR Southeast Region, about 1 mile from Lac La Belle.
How large and deep is Lac La Belle?
WDNR lists 1,154 acres and 45 feet at the deepest.
Is there a public boat landing on Lac La Belle?
The WDNR maps 1 mapped landing; start with Oconomowoc Boat Launch.
What can a Wisconsin angler catch in Lac La Belle?
Expect largemouth bass (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Does Lac La Belle have its own WDNR regulations?
The Walleye, sauger and hybrids entry reads The minimum length limit is 28" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Can out-of-state visitors fish Lac La Belle on a Wisconsin license?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
Is Lac La Belle a seepage or drainage lake?
Satellite clarity about 5.5 feet (2017). Bottom: 10% sand, 80% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck. WDNR class: complex two story. Type: drainage.
Which tackle shop on our list is nearest Lac La Belle?
Try Outdoors Addiction, around 2 miles off.
Does the WDNR stock fish in Lac La Belle?
The 2023 record lists 989 muskellunge and 37,886 walleye.
Plan a Wisconsin lake day on Lac La Belle
Read the lake rules above, then pick a landing.