Boating and Lake Access

Waukesha County Parks' Five Lake Access Sites

Pewaukee Lake

Location

City of Pewaukee & Town of Delafield

Size

2,493 Acres

Depth

45' Maximum | 10' Average

Launch Location

West End of Pewaukee Lake on HWY E

Fish

Bass, Stocked Muskie, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch and Walleye

About

Pewaukee Lake is a popular recreational lake, with skiing and sailing, plus winter ice boating. There are a few restaurants on the lake where you can dock for a bite to eat. The east half of the lake is in the City of Pewaukee and the west half is in the Town of Delafield.

Fee

A Lake Access Annual Membership or Lake Access Daily Permit is required for each vehicle upon entry

Nagawicka Lake

Location

Town of Delafield & Village of Nashotah

Size

917 Acres

Depth

90' Maximum

Launch Location

Southeast Corner of Lake at Naga-Waukee Park

Fish

Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch and Walleye

About

Like other large lakes in the area, its size makes it popular for recreational boating.

Fee

A Lake Access Annual Membership or Lake Access Daily Permit is required for each vehicle upon entry

Ashippun Lake

Location

Town of Oconomowoc

Size:

84 Acres

Launch Location

Southwest side of Ashippun on McMahon Road

Fish

Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch and Walleye

Nemahbin Lake

Location

Town of Summit

Upper Nemahbin Lake:

Size: 248 Acres | Depth: 53' Maximum

Lower Nemahbin Lake:

Size: 271 Acres | Depth: 43' Maximum

Launch Location

South End of Upper Nemahbin Lake on County HWY DR

Fish

Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch and Walleye

Fee

A Lake Access Annual Membership or Lake Access Daily Permit is required for each vehicle upon entry.

School Section Lake

Location

Town of Ottawa

Size

117 Acres

Launch Location

North Side of School Section Lake

Fish

Bass, Stocked Muskie, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch and Walleye

Fee

A Lake Access Annual Membership or Lake Access Daily Permit is required for each vehicle upon entry.

Annual Lake Access Memberships & Daily Permits

Memberships are valid January - December of year in which you purchase it.

Enjoy access to the following fee-based lake access sites:

• Nagawicka Lake
• Pewaukee Lake
• Nemahbin Lake
• School Section Lake

• Ashippun Lake: No fee

Tip: Have your license plate information easily accessible. Entry of your vehicle plate information is required upon purchase.

Please note: Annual memberships and daily permits are verified by a license plate scanner at each Lake Access entrance. Stickers are no longer valid.

Enjoy access to the following fee-based lake access sites just for a day with a daily permit:

• Nagawicka Lake
• Pewaukee Lake
• Nemahbin Lake
• School Section Lake

• Ashippun Lake: No fee

Tip: Have your license plate information easily accessible. Entry of your vehicle plate information is required upon purchase.

Please note: Annual memberships and daily permits are verified by a license plate scanner at each Lake Access entrance. Stickers are no longer valid.

Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers

Prevent the spread of invasive species. Don't forget to use the boat cleaning stations provided at each launch!

When you leave a body of water:

Remove any visible mud, plant, fish, or animals before transporting equipment.
Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
Clean and dry anything that comes into contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.)
Never release plants, fish, or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water

Want to go boating or visit a lake access site?

Purchase your Annual Membership or Daily Permit.

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