^{Launch your boat, carry in your canoe, fish from shore, or just park while you join your friends at Waukesha County's five lake access sites. At three locations, self-register for a daily or annual launch permit: Pewaukee, Nagawicka, and Nemahbin Lakes. No fees for lake access at School Section Lake and Ashippun Lake.}

Lake Access 

^{OPEN: All stalls at: Pewaukee Lake • Nagawicka Lake • Nemahbin Lakes • Ashippun Lake}

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.

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Ashippun Lake

Location/Directions:	Town of Oconomowoc • northwest Waukesha County  View directions (enter 'starting address' at top right)
Size:	84 Acres
Depth:	40' Maximum
Public Access:	Southwest side of Ashippun on McMahon Road
Fish Types:	Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Walleye
More Information:	Like other large lakes in the area, its size makes it popular for recreational boating.
Fees:	None

Nagawicka Lake

Location/Directions:	Town of Delafield and Village of Nashotah • north-central Waukesha County. View directions (enter 'starting address' at top right)
Size:	917 Acres
Depth:	90' maximum
Public Access:	Southeast corner of lake at Naga-Waukee Park
Fish Types:	Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Walleye
More Information:	Like other large lakes in the area, its size makes it popular for recreational boating.
Daily Lake Access permit:	Weekday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $6.50  Weekend and holiday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $8
Annual Lake Access sticker:	$80 first vehicle
additional Annual Lake Access sticker:	$40 second vehicle registered at same residence • max. one

Nemahbin Lake

Location/Directions:	Town of Summit • northwest Waukesha County. View directions (enter 'starting address' at top right)
Upper Nemahbin Lake:	Size: 248 Acres / Depth: 53' maximum
Lower Nemahbin Lake:	Size: 271 acres / Depth: 43' maximum
Public Access:	South end of Upper Nemahbin Lake on C.T.H. DR
Fish Types:	Bass, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Walleye
Daily Lake Access permit:	(self-registration only)  Weekday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $6.50  Weekend and holiday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $8
Annual Lake Access sticker:	$80 first vehicle
additional Annual Lake Access sticker:	$40 second vehicle registered at same residence • max. one

Pewaukee Lake

Location/Directions:	Pewaukee • north-central Waukesha County   View directions (enter 'starting address' at top right)
Size:	2,493 Acres
Depth:	45' maximum , 10' averages
Public Access:	West end of Pewaukee Lake on Hwy. E
Fish Types:	Bass, Stocked Muskie, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Walleye
More Information:	Pewaukee 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.
Daily Lake Access permit:	Weekday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $6.50  Weekend and holiday: carry-in  $6 • trailered $8
Annual Lake Access sticker:	$80 first vehicle
additional Annual Lake Access sticker:	$40 second vehicle registered at same residence • max. one

School Section Lake

Location/Directions:	Town of Ottawa • west-central Waukesha County. View directions (enter 'starting address' at top right)
Size:	117 Acres
Depth:	8' Maximum
Public Access:	West end of Pewaukee LakOn north side of School Section Lakee on Hwy. E
Fish Types:	Bass, Stocked Muskie, Northern, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, and Walleye
More Information:	There is an island in the middle of the lake, and even though it is shallow, fish abound.
Fees:	None