Big Muskego Lake

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,194
Maximum Depth (ft)23
Mean Depth (ft)
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition10% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 90% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates42.87650° N, 88.11280° W
WBIC (DNR ID)762400

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikePresent
PanfishPresent

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Big Muskego & Bass Bay - Boxhorn LaunchRAMP16-20YesYes
Big Muskego Lake - Durham Drive AccessRAMP6-10YesNo

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
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Spiny NaiadConfirmed
Starry StonewortConfirmed

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