Okauchee Lake Fishing
A 1,210-acre Wisconsin lake in Waukesha County, down to 90 feet.
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Getting acquainted with Okauchee Lake
The WDNR lists Okauchee Lake at 1,210 acres, a lake in Waukesha County. Depths reach 90 feet at the deepest spot. In a straight line, under a mile separates the lake from Okauchee Lake. Fisheries work here comes out of the Southeast Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads complex two story.
Fish on its WDNR list include largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, panfish, smallmouth bass and walleye. The WDNR access layer maps 2 public boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 7.5 feet for 2017.
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The DNR sorts the Okauchee Lake fishery into abundant, common and present groups.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Musky | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
| Walleye | Present |
The WDNR class note for Okauchee Lake
“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.
Landings around Okauchee Lake
- Okauchee Lake Boat Landing2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, public
- Okauchee Lake Public Access2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, public
Public landings near Okauchee Lake
- Moose Lake Boat LandingMoose Lake, 1 mile east
- Moose Lake Public Access near Chenequa (WDNR 216)Moose Lake, 1 mile east
- Upper Oconomowoc Lake AccessUpper Oconomowoc Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Forest Lake Carry-In Boat LandingForest Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Pine Lake Boat LandingPine Lake, 2 miles east
- Beaver Lake Public AccessBeaver Lake, 3 miles east
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Depth and bottom of Okauchee Lake
Under the water, Okauchee Lake is 35% sand, 25% gravel, 5% rock, 35% muck, per the DNR.
Hydrologically, Okauchee Lake is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Okauchee Lake has these invasive species on file: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, hybrid eurasian / northern water-milfoil, purple loosestrife, starry stonewort and zebra mussel. Rinse gear before the next lake.
The WDNR notes ordinances on Okauchee Lake for behavior-safe riding capacities, racing, houseboat regulations, ice traffic regulation, littering, navigation lanes, noise levels, rafts, piers, right of way, slow-no-wake areas, speed limits (mph), swimming regulations, water exhibitions and races, water skiing restrictions, waterway markers, state boating laws adopted only, behavior-safe riding capacities, motorboat prohibition, ski jumps, other.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
The rule table for Okauchee Lake
WDNR lists these Okauchee Lake seasons and bag rules species by species.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| 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 | No minimum length, but northern pike from 25" to 35" may not be kept.The daily bag limit is 2. |
| 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 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| 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. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
The WDNR record for Okauchee Lake adds: 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.
County text for Waukesha: 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).
Okauchee Lake is south of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Southern Bass Zone for bass.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Okauchee Lake stocking history
Okauchee Lake received 40,010 fish over 7 stocking records between 2023 and 2025.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 10.7 in | 1,210 |
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.5 in | 24,788 |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 9 in | 400 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6 in | 12,075 |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11 in | 1,197 |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 9 in | 240 |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | yearling | 12.5 in | 100 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Okauchee Lake beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okauchee Lake | 1,210 | 90 | 2 | complex two story | |
| Grass Lake, Waukesha County | 1 mile southeast | 30 | 8 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Florence Lake, Waukesha County | 1 mile southwest | 21 | 48 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Moose Lake, Waukesha County | 1 mile northeast | 83 | 61 | 2 | simple warm clear |
| Tamarack Lake, Waukesha County | 1 mile northwest | 29 | 15 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Upper Oconomowoc Lake | 2 miles southwest | 35 | 11 | 1 | complex warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
In reach of Okauchee Lake
Other Wisconsin lakes close to Okauchee Lake
- Grass Lake, Waukesha County1 mile southeast
- Florence Lake, Waukesha County1 mile southwest
- Moose Lake, Waukesha County1 mile northeast
- Tamarack Lake, Waukesha County1 mile northwest
- Upper Oconomowoc Lake2 miles southwest
Tackle shops a short drive from Okauchee Lake
- Musky Mikes Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Okauchee, 1 mile
- Fishin Feverbait and tackle shop, Oconomowoc, 2 miles
- Summerset Marinemarina, Nashotah, 2 miles
- Skipper Budsmarina, Nashotah, 2 miles
- Retzlaff Marinemarina, Oconomowoc, 3 miles
- Outdoors Addictionbait and tackle shop, Oconomowoc, 4 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for Okauchee Lake
- Okauchee Lakeunder a mile
- Oconomowoc Lake2 miles
- Chenequa2 miles
County pages for Okauchee Lake
- Waukesha Countyseat: Waukesha
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Shoreline scenes a drive from Okauchee Lake
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Quick facts people look up on Okauchee Lake
How far is Okauchee Lake from the nearest Wisconsin town?
In Waukesha County, WDNR Southeast Region, under a mile from Okauchee Lake.
How big is Okauchee Lake by the WDNR count?
About 1,210 acres and 90 feet at the deepest.
Which landing should I use to launch on Okauchee Lake?
Try Okauchee Lake Boat Landing, one of 2 mapped landings.
Does the WDNR list walleye in Okauchee Lake?
Find a Lake names largemouth bass (common), muskellunge (common), northern pike (common), panfish (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
What can I keep from Okauchee Lake?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Is a stamp needed on Okauchee Lake?
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.
What lake class is Okauchee Lake?
Satellite clarity about 7.5 feet (2017). Bottom: 35% sand, 25% gravel, 5% rock, 35% muck. WDNR class: complex two story. Type: drainage.
Where can I buy bait on the way to Okauchee Lake?
Closest on our list: Musky Mikes Bait And Tackle, 1 mile.
What has been stocked in Okauchee Lake?
In 2025, 1,210 muskellunge and 24,788 walleye.
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