Cornell Lake

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)18
Maximum Depth (ft)12
Mean Depth (ft)—
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition5% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 90% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates43.13900° N, 88.38040° W
WBIC (DNR ID)851000

Fish Species

2 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

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—

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

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