Jump to content

Pewaukee Lake: Difference between revisions

Edit links
Coordinates: 43°05′05″N 088°15′51″W / 43.08472°N 88.26417°W / 43.08472; -88.26417
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Removed the references of "snail lake". I am a former resident (home with lake front property) and have never heard the lake referred to as "snail lake". My grandfather had that home built in the 1960's,
 
(22 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description| Lake in the state of Wisconsin, United States}}
{{Infobox lake
{{Infobox body of water
| lake_name = Pewaukee Lake
| image_lake =
| name = Pewaukee Lake
| image = American Diwali.jpg
| caption_lake =
| caption = Independence Day fireworks over Pewaukee Lake
| image_bathymetry =
| image_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| location = [[Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]
| location = [[Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]
| coords = {{coord|43|05|05|N|088|15|51|W|region:US-WI_type:waterbody_source:gnis|display=inline,title}}
| coords = {{coord|43|05|05|N|088|15|51|W|region:US-WI_type:waterbody_source:gnis|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map =Wisconsin#USA
| type =
| type =
| inflow =
| inflow =
Line 15: Line 17:
| width =
| width =
| area = {{convert|2437|acre|abbr=on}}
| area = {{convert|2437|acre|abbr=on}}
| depth =
| depth = {{convert|15|ft|abbr=on}}
| max-depth = {{convert|46|ft|abbr=on}}
| max-depth = {{convert|46|ft|abbr=on}}
| volume =
| volume =
Line 25: Line 27:
| frozen =
| frozen =
}}
}}
'''Pewaukee Lake''' is a [[lake]] located in [[Waukesha County, Wisconsin]], United States. Lake Pewaukee is the largest lake located in Waukesha's "Lake Country." The lake is west of [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]] and is approximately 5 miles long and 1 mile wide. The deepest part of the lake is 46 feet.
'''Pewaukee Lake''' is a [[lake]] located in [[Waukesha County, Wisconsin]], United States. The largest lake in Waukesha County's "Lake Country", Pewaukee Lake is approximately {{convert|5|mi|spell=in|sigfig=1}} long and {{convert|1|mi|spell=in}} wide, with an average depth of {{convert|15|ft}} sloping to a maximum depth of {{convert|46|ft}}.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pewaukee Lake |url=https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=772000&page=facts |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=dnr.wi.gov}}</ref>


The lake is known for its inland [[sailing]] races. National sailing events take place annually and are often hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club located on the southern shore of the lake.
The lake is known for its inland [[sailing]] races. National sailing events take place annually and are often hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club located on the southern shore of the lake.


The lake is also known for its abundance of fish, including [[Bluegill]], [[Largemouth Bass]], [[Muskellunge]] (Muskie), [[Northern Pike]], [[Muskellunge#Subspecies and hybrids|Tiger Muskellunge]] (Tiger Muskie), [[Walleye]], [[Yellow Perch]] and non-native [[Carp]]. The most 50 plus inch muskies in the state are caught on Pewaukee lake per year.
The lake's fish include [[bluegill]], [[largemouth bass]], [[smallmouth bass]], [[muskellunge]] ("muskie"), [[northern pike]], [[Muskellunge#Subspecies and hybrids|tiger muskellunge]] ("tiger muskie"), [[walleye]], [[yellow perch]] and non-native [[carp]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-08 |title=Fish Pewaukee Lake l Visit Waukesha Pewaukee |url=https://visitwaukesha.org/fishpewaukeelake/ |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=Visit Waukesha Pewaukee |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


Lake Pewaukee experienced high waters and flood during the spring and summer of 2008. The flood caused millions of dollars in damages to the surrounding area.
Pewaukee Lake experienced high waters and flooding during the spring and summer of 2008. The floods caused millions of dollars in damages to the surrounding area.


==History==
==History==


Pewaukee Lake, has long been a summertime destination for [[Milwaukee]] residents. In winter months, ice was often removed from the lake for residents in Milwaukee in the 1800s.
Pewaukee Lake has long been a summertime destination for [[Milwaukee]] residents. In winter months, ice was often removed from the lake for residents of Milwaukee in the 1800s.

== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
⚫
*[http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/maps/DNR/0772000a.pdf Bathymetric map of Pewaukee Lake]
*[http://www.theplia.org/ Pewaukee Lake Improvement Association]

*[http://dnrmaps.wisconsin.gov/imf/imf.jsp?qzoom=true&site=SurfaceWaterViewer&qlyr=00shaids&qbuf=500&qry=W23323.WD_SWIS_WBIC_AR_24K_SV.WATERBODY_ID_CODE=772000 Wisconsin Surface Water Data Viewer ]
⚫
*[http://ua.dnr.wi.gov/org/water/fhp/lakes/lakemap/0772000z.htm Lake Map for Pewaukee Lake]
*{{gnis|1571280}}
*{{gnis|1571280}}

*[http://www.lake-link.com/lakes/lake.cfm?LakeID=5673 Lake Link]
{{authority control}}


[[Category:Lakes of Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Lakes of Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Landforms of Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Lakes of Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Waukesha County, Wisconsin]]




{{WaukeshaWI-geo-stub}}
{{WaukeshaCountyWI-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 15:10, 14 July 2023

Pewaukee Lake
Independence Day fireworks over Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake is located in Wisconsin
Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake is located in the United States
Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake
LocationWaukesha County, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°05′05″N 088°15′51″W / 43.08472°N 88.26417°W / 43.08472; -88.26417
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area2,437 acres (986 ha)
Average depth15 ft (4.6 m)
Max. depth46 ft (14 m)
Surface elevation853 ft (260 m)

Pewaukee Lake is a lake located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The largest lake in Waukesha County's "Lake Country", Pewaukee Lake is approximately five miles (8 km) long and one mile (1.6 km) wide, with an average depth of 15 feet (4.6 m) sloping to a maximum depth of 46 feet (14 m).[1]

The lake is known for its inland sailing races. National sailing events take place annually and are often hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club located on the southern shore of the lake.

The lake's fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskellunge ("muskie"), northern pike, tiger muskellunge ("tiger muskie"), walleye, yellow perch and non-native carp.[2][1]

Pewaukee Lake experienced high waters and flooding during the spring and summer of 2008. The floods caused millions of dollars in damages to the surrounding area.

History

[edit]

Pewaukee Lake has long been a summertime destination for Milwaukee residents. In winter months, ice was often removed from the lake for residents of Milwaukee in the 1800s.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Pewaukee Lake". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  2. ^ "Fish Pewaukee Lake l Visit Waukesha Pewaukee". Visit Waukesha Pewaukee. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
[edit]


Stub icon

This article about a location in Waukesha County, Wisconsin is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Pewaukee_Lake&oldid=1165342016"