Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Nagawicka Lake fishing
Nagawicka Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2010
- Species recorded
- 4
- Average size
- 6.5 in
- Surface acres
- 988.4
Fish at Nagawicka Lake
Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 1 plant · last 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk Nagawicka Lake offers angling opportunities for several species. Fish present include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Nagawicka Lake is stocked
About 166 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
34,692
Fish stocked in 2012
34,057
Fish stocked in 2013
7,813
Fish stocked in 2015
4,905
Fish stocked in 2016
2,157
Fish stocked in 2017
6,677
Fish stocked in 2018
11,300
Fish stocked in 2019
4,920
Fish stocked in 2020
16,011
Fish stocked in 2021
4,907
Fish stocked in 2022
12,000
Fish stocked in 2023
14,815
Fish stocked in 2025
9,827
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 9,827 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 14,815 | 7 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 12,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 4,907 | 8.2 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 10,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 6,011 | 8.5 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 4,920 | 7 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 11,300 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | 1,764 | 9.45 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 4,913 | 6.44 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 2,157 | 8.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 4,905 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 85 | 4 in | report |
| 2013 | Yellow Perch | 2,300 | 5 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 5,428 | 5.25 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 32,095 | 1.37 in | report |
| 2012 | Northern Pike | 1,962 | 7.9 in | report |
| 2010 | Northern Pike | 3,582 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 31,110 | 1.47 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Delafield, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Waukesha County's launch at Naga-Waukee Park, on the southeast corner, has four lanes and three boarding docks (the center one ADA accessible), designated accessible parking and flush restrooms. A county daily or annual lake-access permit is required for each vehicle.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Nagawicka Lake
Anglers on Nagawicka Lake should be aware of invasive species such as Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, and Zebra Mussel. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Nagawicka Lake?
Fishing Nagawicka Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 13 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.8 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2017, averaging 8.4 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2020, averaging 8.5 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2013, averaging 5 in.
When is Nagawicka Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2010. About 166 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2014, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Nagawicka Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.5 in. Walleye average 5.8 in. Northern Pike average 8.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.5 in. Yellow Perch average 5 in.
How do you get on Nagawicka Lake?
The nearest town is Delafield, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Waukesha County's launch at Naga-Waukee Park, on the southeast corner, has four lanes and three boarding docks (the center one ADA accessible), designated accessible parking and flush restrooms. A county daily or annual lake-access permit is required for each vehicle.