Golden Lake

Jefferson, Waukesha County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)288
Maximum Depth (ft)44
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition90% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSPRING
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates43.03500° N, 88.53670° W
WBIC (DNR ID)775900

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Golden LakeRAMP11-15NoNo

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Starry StonewortConfirmed
Zebra MusselConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.

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