Today on Beaver Dam
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8
SmallmouthPresent4.2How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Beaver Dam on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
5 public- Access on N Side Of Lake Off 23 1/2 23 3/4 AveDirections
- Eagle Point Access (north end of Island Ave)Directions
- Access at 4th Ave And Water St CumberlandDirections
- Tourist Park Access (east end of Lake St.)Directions
- Norwegian Bay Access (off Comstock Ave)Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 40,733 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 19,130 walleye large fingerling, 6.87" 280 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12" 40 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 18" |
| 2024 | 80 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 18" 180 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12" |
| 2023 | 58,192 walleye small fingerling, 2" 89 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12" 105 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 18" |
| 2022 | 39,740 walleye small fingerling, 1.68" 194 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12" 66 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 18" |
| 2021 | 19,194 walleye large fingerling, 6.25" 175 brown trout adult (broodstock), 15" |
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rainbow Smelt · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Beaver Dam
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Catches & reportsLakes near Beaver Dam
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duck LakeBarron | 2 | 100 | 26 ft |
| Spring LakeBarron | 2.1 | 60 | 67 ft |
| Granite LakeBarron | 2.4 | 154 | 34 ft |
| Big Dummy LakeBarron | 2.8 | 111 | 54 ft |
| Little Sand LakeBarron | 3.1 | 101 | 36 ft |
| Buck LakeBarron | 3.1 | 57 | 20 ft |
| Greeley LakeBarron | 3.7 | 56 | 13 ft |
| North LakeBarron | 3.8 | 89 | 21 ft |
Beaver Dam questions
How deep is Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam Lake is 106 feet at its deepest, and 3 feet deep on average. It covers 1,163 acres.
What fish are in Beaver Dam Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (present), trout (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Beaver Dam Lake?
There are 5 public launches: Access on N Side Of Lake Off 23 1/2 23 3/4 Ave, Eagle Point Access (north end of Island Ave), Access at 4th Ave And Water St Cumberland, Tourist Park Access (east end of Lake St.) and Norwegian Bay Access (off Comstock Ave).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Beaver Dam Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Beaver Dam Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Beaver Dam Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 40,733 walleye (small fingerling), 19,130 walleye (large fingerling), 280 brown trout (adult (broodstock-age-2yr)) and 40 brown trout (adult (broodstock-age-3yr)).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.