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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.5
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.9
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.9
LargemouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9How 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 DNRTap 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 |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 18" min · 1 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
2 public- Access - Nr Indian Point RdDirections
- Town Of Fox Lake ParkDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 5,400 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 7" 95,196 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 200 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" |
| 2024 | 3,200 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" 1,600 walleye large fingerling, 7" 200 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" 4,000 black crappie large fingerling, 5" |
| 2023 | 3,750 yellow perch large fingerling, 5" 95,518 walleye small fingerling, 1.38" 1,500 walleye large fingerling, 7" 192 muskellunge large fingerling, 13" 4,000 black crappie large fingerling, 5" |
| 2022 | 4,290 yellow perch adult, 6" 2,600 walleye adult, 7" 4,620 black crappie adult, 3" |
| 2021 | 105,184 walleye small fingerling, 1.6" |
The DNR has 36 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Fox board
Catches & reportsLakes near Fox
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake EmilyDodge | 3.7 | 268 | 14 ft |
| Lake MariaGreen Lake | 5.8 | 596 | 6 ft |
| Beaver Dam LakeDodge | 6.4 | 6,542 | 7 ft |
| Lost LakeDodge | 10 | 245 | 8 ft |
| Little Green LakeGreen Lake | 10.9 | 466 | 28 ft |
| Grand Lake (Millpond)Green Lake | 12.3 | 234 | 8 ft |
| Spring LakeGreen Lake | 13.9 | 67 | 54 ft |
| Lazy Lake (Fall R Millpond)Columbia | 14.3 | 161 | 8 ft |
Fox questions
How deep is Fox Lake?
Fox Lake is 19 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 2,713 acres.
What fish are in Fox Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Fox Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access - Nr Indian Point Rd and Town Of Fox Lake Park.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Fox Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Fox Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Fox Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 5,400 yellow perch (large fingerling), 1,500 walleye (large fingerling), 95,196 walleye (small fingerling) and 200 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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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.