Fishing Report
Pit Lake Fishing Report
Thiensville, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 1:41 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.257004, -87.942005
Est. water temp
79.8°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
14 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Thiensville (Ozaukee County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 1 AM (Excellent · 90/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Pit Lake hasn't been reported by the state. We're estimating the likely fish from 8 nearby lakes with confirmed surveys. These are informed guesses, not confirmed catches — treat them as a starting point.
- Black Crappie — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Rock Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record77% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
Species detail
How to catch them at Pit Lake
- Black CrappieEstimated
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report → - BluegillEstimated
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report → - Largemouth BassEstimated
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report → - PumpkinseedEstimated
Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report → - Rock BassEstimated
Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report → - Yellow PerchEstimated
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Pit Lake · 43.2570, -87.9420
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Pit Lake?
Pit Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and Yellow Perch. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Pit Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Pit Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Pit Lake?
Pit Lake is near Thiensville, WI, at 43.2570, -87.9420.
Plan your trip to Pit Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Pit Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.