HELP!!! Fishing on Private Lakes

Hi all!  I've had a YouTube channel for about a year, and recently transitioned it to being geared towards catching a fish in every lake in Waukesha County.  Obviously, not all of these lakes have public access.  Herein lies the issue...

I was wondering about fishing on private lakes when I don't actually know anybody that lives on it.  Is it as simple as knocking on somebody's door, asking permission, and hoping they'll say yes? I'm not referring to private lakes with a small stream I can get to with wet feet, but a totally land-locked lake completely surrounded by houses.

If you're reading this and you live on such a lake, please PM me.  I'd love to get permission to fish there.  I just want to catch a fish, and am happy to follow whatever guidelines you set for me.  Have a great bass lake you don't want ruined?  I'll target panfish.  Catch and release only?  That's pretty much all I do anyway.  Want to see my video before it's released to the public to ensure you're happy and I respected your area?  By all means.  The goal is just to get in, get a fish or two on film, and get out.  

And while this post is not meant to be a shameless plug for my channel, I'd appreciate people checking it out and giving me feedback.  Just search 262 Fishing or click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKrkloJ17bpO9z4Qq4dP9yQ

Thanks.

Anybody following this?  I've been posting my videos in the 2020 VIDEOS thread instead of here, but wanted to know if people are following my journey to catch a fish in every lake in Waukesha County using this thread.

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Brent,

Technically it does, but it looks pretty dried up, or at least shallowed down to a trickle.  And yes, the girls do grow up too fast.

262,

Isn’t the Big Bend Mill Pond connected to the Fox via a short canal?  

You would think there would be all sorts of fish species aside from Gills and Bass...

Also, nice video with your girls - they grow up way too fast.  Enjoy every minute! 

262, that looks right to me. Should be public right of way. 

Very cool endeavor and your daughter was right...  That was a male bluegill Fyi...  Keep it up!