Oconomowoc Lake 87 Fishing near Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Oconomowoc Lake 87 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 860 feet. About 812 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The margin runs to about 6.8 miles in total. It is among the larger waters listed here for Waukesha County. For a base, Okauchee Lake sits 1.8 miles out. It is 28 miles to Milwaukee, the nearest city. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Oconomowoc Lake 87

  The basin has been measured to about 60 feet. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Waukesha County list common carp, bluegill, brown trout, rainbow trout and rock bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 71°F in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near early December: that is the shape of an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on this water follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A marina half a mile from here covers launching and moorings. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Upper Oconomowoc Lake, 0.9 miles out. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.