DEVELOPING: Fire Tears Through Popular Bass Bay Brewhouse Restaurant in Muskego

Fire erupts at Bass Bay Brewhouse as firefighters race to save popular Muskego hangout

On Friday morning, December 12, firefighters fought a blaze at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego, Wisconsin, a family-owned lakeside restaurant. Both the restaurant and residential areas were completely evacuated, and police advised the public to avoid nearby roads, that includes Ladwig Drive, Aud Mar Drive, and Woods Road between Lannon Drive and Moorland Road.

See images from fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego

Crews battled an early morning fire on Dec. 12, 2025 at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego.

UPDATE: Crews battle massive fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego

Crews are still working to control a massive fire that broke out Friday morning at a restaurant in Waukesha County.

Fire breaks out at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego, Wisconsin; crews battle blaze

A major fire broke out at Bass Bay Brewhouse, a popular lakeside restaurant in Muskego, Wisconsin. Both the restaurant and residential areas were evacuated, and authorities urged the public to avoid nearby roads while crews work to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Crews battle early morning brewhouse fire in Muskego

The fire broke out at a restaurant, just north of Bass Bay this morning.

Muskego Police believes Bass Bay Brewhouse a 'total loss' after fire

When crews arrived at the scene Friday morning, they were met with heavy smoke and flames that were “rapidly spreading throughout the structure.”