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Cox Hollow Lake

Iowa County · warm-water, stained water

81Acres
28ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Cox Hollow is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.8
PerchPanfish, abundant7.8
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.8
LargemouthCommon6.3
WalleyePresent · stocked5.4
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 28 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 64% · muck 30% · rock 2% · gravel 1%
Parks2

Stocking

DNR records
2025
815 walleye large fingerling, 6.73"
2021
883 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2019
815 walleye large fingerling, 6.2"
2017
815 walleye large fingerling, 3.4"
2015
815 walleye large fingerling, 7"

The DNR has 45 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Cox Hollow

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Twin Valley LakeIowa1.615232 ft
Blackhawk LakeIowa8.922040 ft
Ludden LakeIowa10.25814 ft
Yellowstone LakeLafayette18.345521 ft
White Mound LakeSauk24.210416 ft

Cox Hollow questions

How deep is Cox Hollow Lake?

Cox Hollow Lake is 28 feet at its deepest. It covers 81 acres.

What fish are in Cox Hollow Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).

Where is the boat launch on Cox Hollow Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Cox Hollow Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Cox Hollow Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Cox Hollow Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 815 walleye (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.