Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Little Muskego Lake fishing
Little Muskego Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 15
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.3 in
- Surface acres
- 473.1
Fish at Little Muskego Lake
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 7 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guideLittle Muskego Lake thrives as a fishery and wildlife area, best known for its bass and panfish populations. Walleye, northern pike, catfish, and other rough fish species are also present in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Little Muskego Lake is stocked
About 172 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
17,710
Fish stocked in 2012
940
Fish stocked in 2013
18,511
Fish stocked in 2014
1,011
Fish stocked in 2015
841
Fish stocked in 2016
8,080
Fish stocked in 2018
7,993
Fish stocked in 2019
1,039
Fish stocked in 2020
7,046
Fish stocked in 2022
7,089
Fish stocked in 2023
6,200
Fish stocked in 2024
4,733
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 4,733 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 6,200 | 7 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 7,089 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 7,046 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Northern Pike | 1,039 | 8.43 in | report |
| 2018 | Northern Pike | 940 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 7,053 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 1,034 | 8.9 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 7,046 | 8 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 841 | 8.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 1,011 | 9.1 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 801 | 10 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 17,710 | 1.65 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 940 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 17,710 | 1.39 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Muskego, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Idle Isle Park on Hardtke Drive has the main City of Muskego ramp (2 lanes, docks, attendants, restrooms) plus a fishing pier with ADA seating. Road-end ramps at Oak Court, Hillview Drive and Pleasant View Drive have no parking. Trailered boats pay a launch fee; carry-in craft do not.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Little Muskego Lake
Little Muskego Lake is populated by several invasive plant species, such as starry stonewort and Eurasian water milfoil. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lowers its level each September and October. Extended drawdowns of up to 84” have been used to reduce invasive plant species in the lake. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Little Muskego Lake?
Fishing Little Muskego Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 8 of 15 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 6 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2019, averaging 8.9 in. Largemouth Bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Little Muskego Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011. About 172 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017 and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Little Muskego Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.3 in. Walleye average 6 in. Northern Pike average 8.9 in.
How do you get on Little Muskego Lake?
The nearest town is Muskego, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Idle Isle Park on Hardtke Drive has the main City of Muskego ramp (2 lanes, docks, attendants, restrooms) plus a fishing pier with ADA seating. Road-end ramps at Oak Court, Hillview Drive and Pleasant View Drive have no parking. Trailered boats pay a launch fee; carry-in craft do not.
Which lakes near Little Muskego Lake were stocked more recently?
Pewaukee Lake (13.8 mi) was stocked more recently. Pewaukee Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Northern Pike.