Guide To Fishing At Beaver Dam Lake

AKA: Beaver Dam Reservoir

One of the larger lakes in the state, Beaver Dam Lake is a 6,500-acre lake in the southeast part of the state. With multiple fish species, and over 40 miles of shoreline, anglers can pick a spot and try their luck to catch a big one, load up for a fish fry, or simply enjoy the day fishing.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The most targeted species here are walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed and perch, but there are plenty of others to fish for. Bass, musky, pike, trout and other sunfish reside here in good numbers when the water conditions remain stable for long periods of time. Ice fishing is popular in winter.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, brown trout, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Beaver Dam Lake in Wisconsin.

Primary fish species residing in Beaver Dam Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Beaver Dam Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Derge County Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off CP Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Edgewater Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off National Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Hickory Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Hickory Bay Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Sunset Beach Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Sunset Beach Road, at Kirsch Island, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Tahoe Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off La Crosse Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Waterworks Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Denning Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Woods Liquor Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off County Road F West, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.