Ashippun Lake is located in the central part of the
township. It is approximately 84 acres in size with a depth of 40 feet. It has a
mean depth of 22 feet. Fish species include Northern Pike, LM Bass, and Panfish.
Boats can be launched from the Ashippun Lake Boat Launch, part of the Waukesha
County Park System on McMahon Road, just east of STH 67. There is no fee to
launch.
Some important things to remember on Ashippun Lake:
1)
There is a 30 mph speed limit. From sunset to 8 a.m. the following morning it is
10 mph.
2) Waterskiing, tubing, or aquaplaning must be done in a counter
clockwise direction around the lake.
3) Motorboats or PWC's operating in circles less then 200 feet in diameter
must be SNW.
4) No motorboat with an internal combustion engine is allowed in
the "west end channel". This is where the lake meets the Ashippun
River. Electric motors are allowed.
5) No automobiles are allowed on the lake (ice) at any time.
6) Other motorized vehicles are not allowed on the ice from 1:30 A.M.
through 6:00 A.M.