Beaver Dam Lake
A very shallow lake in Dodge County with low water clarity. Largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye are all abundant.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Abundant.
Northern Pike
Abundant.
Walleye
Abundant.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Northern Pike | ||||||||||||
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Panfish |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 7 public landings in totalPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all locationsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (includes sauger/hybrids) | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 26 in | 2 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Dunham's Sports1 mi1645 North Spring Street, Beaver Dam(920) 356-9293Directions ↗
Local tips
- It's 7 ft at most. Everything is shallow, so fish structure and inflows.
- Wind makes it muddy quickly.
- Ice fishing for pike and panfish is popular.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Beaver Dam Lake.
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