Oconomowoc: Lakes, Fishing and Sports

Lakes and Location

Two lakes are particularly easy to locate when finding your way around Oconomowoc: Okauchee Lake lies in the southeastern part of the Town of Oconomowoc, while Ashippun Lake is in the central part. At 1,187 acres, Okauchee Lake is considerably larger than Ashippun Lake, which covers 84 acres. This size comparison can help you distinguish the bodies of water when planning. Their access points also differ: the access points are on different shores and each serves one of the two lakes.

Shore Access and Boat Launch

At Okauchee Lake, the Town of Oconomowoc access point is on the southwest shore, off Bauer's Lane. Separate from this is the Okauchee Lake Launch on the southeast shore. It is a 1-acre DNR boat launch with parking spaces and restrooms. At Ashippun Lake, the Ashippun Lake Launch is on the west shore; it is a 30-acre DNR boat launch. The three locations therefore have different shore locations and names: a Town access point and a launch at Okauchee Lake, and a launch at Ashippun Lake. Check current access and ramp conditions before visiting. For finding your way around Okauchee Lake, it is especially helpful to distinguish between the southwest access point and the launch on the southeast shore.

Fishing in Two Different Contexts

Fishing connects the lakes to different local contexts. Okauchee Lake is one of the fishing waters in Waukesha County in the Okauchee/Town of Oconomowoc area. Fishing at Ashippun Lake is currently considered to be in a very productive and healthy state, thanks to the good number of native species, and is regarded as an important sport fishery. Ecological conditions can change over time. For your understanding, this is a specific difference: Okauchee Lake is part of the countywide fishing context, while the condition of the fishery is particularly emphasized at Ashippun Lake.

Park and Soccer

Okauchee Lions Park is privately owned and offered to the community for use and recreation. This makes it a different point of interest for your stay than the lakes and boat launch: the focus here is on community use of a park. Another sports-related location is the Ewald Soccer Fields in Monterrey Park. A 2016 report described them as a soccer complex with 16 soccer fields. If soccer is relevant to your trip, you can use the full name as a point of reference. The park and soccer complex therefore serve different local interests.

Plan Your Stay

If you are looking for a hotel in Oconomowoc, the purpose of your trip can help guide you: fishing, a stay connected to Okauchee Lions Park, and soccer represent different local interests. First decide which is important for your trip, then note the exact name and shore location of the place in question. This makes it easier to include the lakes and sports locations in your plans.

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