Lake Waubesa

Dane County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,074
Maximum Depth (ft)38
Mean Depth (ft)16
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition60% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 35% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates43.01150° N, 89.32330° W
WBIC (DNR ID)803700

Fish Species

7 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassAbundant
PanfishAbundant
Northern PikeCommon
WalleyeCommon
CatfishPresent
MuskyPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent

Boat Landings

4 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public
Boat Landing 4Public

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Spiny WaterfleaConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.