Pewaukee Lake

Pewaukee Lake
Location	Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°05′05″N 088°15′51″W / 43.08472°N 88.26417°W / 43.08472; -88.26417Coordinates: 43°05′05″N 088°15′51″W / 43.08472°N 88.26417°W / 43.08472; -88.26417
Basin countries	United States

Surface area	2,437 acres (986 ha)
Max. depth	46 ft (14 m)
Surface elevation	853 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 long and one mile wide, with a maximum depth of 46 feet.

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, muskellunge ("muskie"), northern pike, tiger muskellunge ("tiger muskie"), walleye, yellow perch and non-native carp.

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

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.

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