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 LaunchRAMP—16-20YesYes
Big Muskego Lake - Durham Drive AccessRAMP—6-10YesNo

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.

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