Today on Beaver Dam
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Beaver Dam is best for
DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked10.0
Northern pikeAbundant · stocked9.4
LargemouthAbundant8.4
BluegillPanfish, common · stocked7.9
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.9
CrappiePanfish, common6.9How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 6
The DNR drew Beaver Dam on 6 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 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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
7 public- Access at Spring RoadDirections
- Access at Derge County ParkDirections
- Fish Camp Boat LaunchDirections
- Waterworks ParkDirections
- Edgewater ParkDirections
- Mill Road Boat LaunchDirections
- Tahoe ParkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 2,232 walleye large fingerling, 6" 8,725 bluegill adult, 6" 1,500 bluegill adult (broodstock), 9" 24,000 bluegill adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 4" |
| 2024 | 239,646 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 11,800 bluegill large fingerling, 4" 14,000 bluegill adult, 4" |
| 2023 | 4,350 yellow perch adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 6" 1,390 walleye large fingerling, 6.5" 38,278 northern pike small fingerling, 2.33" 6,000 bluegill large fingerling, 4" |
| 2022 | 213,032 walleye small fingerling, 1.41" 18,280 northern pike small fingerling, 2.5" |
| 2021 | 15,985 northern pike large fingerling, 8.4" |
The DNR has 51 fish surveys on file for this lake.
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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Near Beaver Dam
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Catches & reportsLakes near Beaver Dam
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost LakeDodge | 6.1 | 245 | 8 ft |
| Fox LakeDodge | 7.4 | 2,625 | 19 ft |
| Lowell MillpondDodge | 10.2 | 78 | 7 ft |
| Lazy Lake (Fall R Millpond)Columbia | 10.9 | 161 | 8 ft |
| Lake EmilyDodge | 11.1 | 268 | 14 ft |
| Lake MariaGreen Lake | 13.1 | 596 | 6 ft |
| Sinissippi Lake (Hustisford)Dodge | 14.3 | 2,855 | 8 ft |
| Kekoskee MillpondDodge | 15.1 | 52 | 4 ft |
Beaver Dam questions
How deep is Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam Lake is 7 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 6,718 acres.
What fish are in Beaver Dam Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (abundant), northern pike (abundant), walleye (abundant) and panfish (common).
Where is the boat launch on Beaver Dam Lake?
There are 7 public launches: Access at Spring Road, Access at Derge County Park, Fish Camp Boat Launch, Waterworks Park, Edgewater Park, Mill Road Boat Launch and Tahoe Park.
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 2,232 walleye (large fingerling), 8,725 bluegill (adult), 1,500 bluegill (adult (broodstock)) and 24,000 bluegill (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 2026-10-07.