Updated Wed, Aug 3, 2022
Aug 8-12 date TBD (formerly Thurs, Aug 4): South half of boat launch to close for repairs. North side of the launch and parking remain open for your use.
Updated: Sat., May 28, 2022
The Pewaukee Lake Access boat launch and site are OPEN.
Both North and South ramps are open for use on May 28, 2022.
To minimize interruption to lake access the launches were reconstructed in two phases so that one launch could remain open through the construction process. Read more about this project here.
There are two other launch accesses to Pewaukee Lake, but parking is limited. See locations on the Wisconsin DNR website. Annual Lake Access Stickers are also valid to access Nagawicka, Nemahbin, and School Section Lakes.
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.
Purchase a Daily Launch Permit or Annual Lake Access Permit online for Pewaukee, Nagawicka, Nemahbin, and School Section Lakes. There is no fee for lake access at 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. |
Fee: | No Fee |
Location/Directions: |
Town of Delafield and Village of Nashotah • north-central Waukesha County. |
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. |
Fee: | Daily Permit or Annual Lake Access Sticker required (see below) |
Location/Directions: |
Town of Summit • northwest Waukesha County. |
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 |
Fee: | Daily Permit or Annual Lake Access Sticker required (see below) |
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. |
Fee: | Daily Permit or Annual Lake Access Sticker required (see below) |
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: | On north side of School Section Lake |
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. |
Fee: | Daily Permit or Annual Lake Access Sticker required (see below) |
Prevent the spread of invasive species. Don't forget to use the boat cleaning stations provided at each launch!
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Stickers are valid for access at Nagawicka Lake, Pewaukee Lake, Nemahbin Lake, and School Section Lake. (No sticker or daily fee required for lake access at Ashippun Lake.)
Annual Entrance Sticker Permits are available for purchase online or in-person at Waukesha County Park System Administrative Office or at Retzer Nature Center. Please note: The license plate numbers of the vehicle on which the sticker(s) will be placed are required for purchase. The Park System's Automatic License Plate Reader Systems will be active in 2022. Be sure to enter accurate vehicle plate information when purchasing stickers using all caps, no spaces, and no hyphens.
Single Regular Lake Access Sticker - $90
Access to four fee-based lake access points for the calendar year for one vehicle.
Double (2) Regular Lake Access Stickers Package - $135
Access to four fee-based lake access points for the calendar year for two vehicles registered at the same residence. Limit 1 package per residence.
Prices are subject to change.
Learn more about Lake Access and Boating
Valid for access at Nagawicka Lake, Pewaukee Lake, Nemahbin Lake, and School Section Lake. (No sticker or daily fee required for lake access at Ashippun Lake.)
*The Park System's Automatic License Plate Reader Systems requires accurate vehicle plate information when purchasing daily permits using all caps, no spaces, and no hyphens.
Waukesha County Park System Administration
Mailing Address: 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Rm AC 230, Waukesha, WI 53188
Reception Desk: AC260
Business Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (excluding Holidays)
Phone: (262) 548-7801 | Email: parksinfo@waukeshacounty.gov
Fee-based Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. (Year-Round)
Daily Park Entrance Fee: $6 per car | $25 per bus
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