Updated Nov 2, 2022
The lake access restroom facilities have been winterized and are closed for the season.
Updated March 6, 2023
The Nagawicka Lake boat launch (north side only) will be reconstructed in the spring of 2023.
• The anticipated start of the project is March 13, 2023, and substantial completion is anticipated in April 2023.
• There will be construction equipment and vehicles staged within a portion of the parking lot, but partial access to the lake will be available.
• Pending authorization, the Nagawicka Lake boat launch parking lot and Naga-Waukee Park Entrance Drive (of STH 83) lot may be under construction and will have some temporary closures throughout 2023.
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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Lake Access Memberships are valid from the date of purchase through December 31, 2023. Enjoy access to the following fee-based lake access sites: Nagawicka Lake, Pewaukee Lake, Nemahbin Lake, and School Section Lake. (No annual membership or daily permit is required for lake access at Ashippun Lake.) To purchase online, you will be asked to log in or sign up for an account.
Important: Have your license plate information ready. The Park System's Automatic License Plate Reader Systems requires user vehicle plate information upon purchase (all capital letters, no spaces, no hyphen).
Please note: There will be no windshield sticker mailed for memberships like in previous years. Annual memberships are verified by the license plate scanner upon entry.
2023 Annual Lake Access Memberships:
Prices are subject to change.
Valid for access at Nagawicka Lake, Pewaukee Lake, Nemahbin Lake, and School Section Lake. (No annual membership or daily permit is required for lake access at Ashippun Lake.)
To purchase online, you will be asked to log in or sign up for an account. *Important: Have your license plate information ready. The Park System's Automatic License Plate Reader Systems requires user vehicle plate information upon purchase (all capital letters, no spaces, no hyphen).
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Fee-based Park Hours: Sunrise to 10 p.m. daily
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