Northern Pike Stocked · 10 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk Big Muskego Lake fishing
Big Muskego Lake fishing: not stocked since 2019. It was stocked with Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bowfin, and 4 more. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Common Carp, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2019
- Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.7 in
- Surface acres
- 2,195.5
Fish at Big Muskego Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 10 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideBig Muskego Lake is a popular site for fishing, with noted populations of largemouth bass, panfish, and northern pike. The lake covers approximately 2,260 acres, the vast majority of which is shallow water with a depth under 4 feet. The lake itself has a max depth of 8 feet and an average depth of 3 feet, while the connected embayment of Bass Bay has a max depth of 23 feet. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Big Muskego Lake is stocked
About 28 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
9,516
Fish stocked in 2011
11,554
Fish stocked in 2012
4,389
Fish stocked in 2013
10,717
Fish stocked in 2014
2,500
Fish stocked in 2015
4,519
Fish stocked in 2016
4,828
Fish stocked in 2017
3,950
Fish stocked in 2018
4,389
Fish stocked in 2019
4,828
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 4,828 | 8.43 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 4,389 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 3,950 | 8.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 4,828 | 8.9 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 4,519 | 8.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 2,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 10,717 | 10 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 4,389 | 8.2 in | report |
| 2011 | Northern Pike | 11,554 | 8 in | report |
| 2010 | Northern Pike | 9,516 | 7.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Muskego, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Two city concrete ramps, Boxhorn Launch and Durham Drive, both with docks, portable toilets and a daily launch fee ($7 in 2017); only Boxhorn's dock is ADA accessible. Shore anglers fish the dam via Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area, and DNR land off Parker Drive reaches a channel.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Big Muskego Lake
Anglers should be aware that Big Muskego Lake contains several invasive species, including * Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Purple Loosestrife, Spiny Naiad, and Starry Stonewort. Boating here is primarily with canoes and kayaks due to the shallow depth. Additionally, there are ** ice traffic regulation, suggesting ice can be a factor. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Muskego Lake?
Fishing Big Muskego Lake usually means Northern Pike. All 10 plants on record are Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 8.7 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Muskego Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2019. About 28 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Muskego Lake?
Northern Pike stocked at Big Muskego Lake average 8.7 in.
How do you get on Big Muskego Lake?
The nearest town is Muskego, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Two city concrete ramps, Boxhorn Launch and Durham Drive, both with docks, portable toilets and a daily launch fee ($7 in 2017); only Boxhorn's dock is ADA accessible. Shore anglers fish the dam via Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area, and DNR land off Parker Drive reaches a channel.
Which lakes near Big Muskego Lake were stocked more recently?
Little Muskego Lake (3 mi), Wind Lake (3.9 mi), Tichigan Lake (6.4 mi), Eagle Lake (12 mi), and Lake Buelah (14.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Little Muskego Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Wind Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Tichigan Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, Eagle Lake is also stocked with Northern Pike, and Lake Buelah is also stocked with Northern Pike.