School Section Lake

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)122
Maximum Depth (ft)8
Mean Depth (ft)3
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition10% sand, 5% gravel, 0% rock, 85% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates42.98390° N, 88.50360° W
WBIC (DNR ID)825000

Fish Species

3 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
Northern PikePresent

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
School Section Lake Public AccessRAMP1-5NoYes

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

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

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