Upper Nemahbin Lake fishing

Upper Nemahbin Lake fishing has Walleye, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.3 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 Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

Upper Nemahbin Lake
Photo: Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
Last stocked
2024
Walleye
Plants on record
18
Since 2011
Species stocked
3 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
7.1 in
Surface acres
276.1

Fish at Upper Nemahbin Lake

3 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2024 · avg 5.7 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 6 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2017 · avg 8.9 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2023 · avg 8.7 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Upper Nemahbin Lake is a 277 acre lake located in Waukesha County. It has a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water is moderately clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Upper Nemahbin Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 241 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2011

9,905

Fish stocked in 2012

554

Fish stocked in 2013

10,353

Fish stocked in 2014

6,103

Fish stocked in 2015

470

Fish stocked in 2016

6,062

Fish stocked in 2017

499

Fish stocked in 2018

5,596

Fish stocked in 2020

10,553

Fish stocked in 2022

5,565

Fish stocked in 2023

2,323

Fish stocked in 2024

8,468

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Walleye2,9253 inreport
2024Walleye5,5437.25 inreport
2023Rainbow Trout2,3238.9 inreport
2022Walleye5,5657.7 inreport
2020Walleye5,5377.1 inreport
2020Rainbow Trout5,0168.5 inreport
2018Walleye5,5968 inreport
2017Northern Pike4999.45 inreport
2016Northern Pike5258.4 inreport
2016Walleye5,5377.2 inreport
2015Northern Pike4709.7 inreport
2014Walleye3,0897.1 inreport
2014Northern Pike5669.3 inreport
2014Walleye2,4486.42 inreport
2013Northern Pike4488.9 inreport
2013Walleye9,9051.65 inreport
2012Northern Pike5547.9 inreport
2011Walleye9,9051.39 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Summit, WI
Facilities
dock, restrooms

The Nemahbin Lakes Boat Ramp, a Waukesha County site at the south end of Upper Nemahbin on County Hwy DR, serves both Nemahbin lakes: one concrete-panel lane, boarding dock, vault toilet, 11-15 trailer stalls. The slope to the dock is too steep for ADA use. 277 acres, 60 ft deep.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Upper Nemahbin Lake

Photo of Upper Nemahbin Lake
Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Common questions

What fish are at Upper Nemahbin Lake?

Fishing Upper Nemahbin Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 10 of 18 plants on record, ahead of Northern Pike and one more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.7 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2017, averaging 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2023, averaging 8.7 in. Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Upper Nemahbin Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2011. About 241 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2019 and 2021.

How big are the fish stocked at Upper Nemahbin Lake?

Stocked fish average 7.1 in. Walleye average 5.7 in. Northern Pike average 8.9 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.7 in.

How do you get on Upper Nemahbin Lake?

The nearest town is Summit, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. The Nemahbin Lakes Boat Ramp, a Waukesha County site at the south end of Upper Nemahbin on County Hwy DR, serves both Nemahbin lakes: one concrete-panel lane, boarding dock, vault toilet, 11-15 trailer stalls. The slope to the dock is too steep for ADA use. 277 acres, 60 ft deep.

Which lakes near Upper Nemahbin Lake were stocked more recently?

Nagawicka Lake (2.2 mi), Lower Genesee Lake (2.9 mi), and Okauchee Lake (4.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Nagawicka Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout, Lower Genesee Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Okauchee Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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