The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Beaver Dam Lake
Dodge County, Wisconsin · 6,720 acres (10.5 sq mi)
49°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Beaver Dam Lake
Beaver Dam Lake is a reservoir in Dodge County, Wisconsin, covering 6,720 acres. Beaver Dam Lake contains 26 privately owned islands ranging from 0.1 to 2.8 acres.
From end to end it runs about 7.5 miles with roughly 36 miles of shoreline. At about 870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 7 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 5 ft. Beaver Dam is on the shore.
- Size
- 6,720 acres (10.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 7 ft (average 5 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 7.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 870 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Dodge County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Beaver Dam Lake
Anglers come to Beaver Dam Lake for largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Beaver Dam Lake
- Beaver Damon the shore
- Fox Lakeabout 1.3 mi northwest
- Randolphabout 2.7 mi northwest
- Juneauabout 7.7 mi southeast
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Questions about Beaver Dam Lake
What fish are in Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam Lake holds largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Beaver Dam Lake?
About 7 ft at the deepest point, about 5 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Beaver Dam Lake?
6,720 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Beaver Dam Lake?
Beaver Dam is on the shore; Fox Lake is about 1.3 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Beaver Dam Lake today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Beaver Dam Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
