Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County Fishing
A 1,163-acre Wisconsin lake in Barron County, down to 106 feet.
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Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County at a glance
Find a Lake puts Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County at 1,163 acres, inside Barron County. Maximum depth on file is 106 feet, with a mean of 3 feet. Cumberland is the nearest community, about 1 mile away. The DNR manages it from the Northern Region. Biologists sort it into the complex two story lake class.
It is classified trout water, so the inland trout stamp applies to trout anglers. Ceded territory walleye rules apply here. Species on record are largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish, smallmouth bass, trout and walleye. You can put in at 5 public boat landings. Satellite readings put average clarity near 10.2 feet (2017).
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For Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County, Find a Lake gives each fish group an abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
| Trout | Present |
| Walleye | Present |
The class profile behind Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
“Complex two story lakes are able to support coldwater species – primarily cisco, and occasionally lake trout or lake whitefish. They have the potential to produce action and quality walleye fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Trailering to a landing on Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Eagle Point Landing2 lanes, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, City Clerk
- Beaver Dam Lake Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Parks & Recreation Dept.
- Beaver Dam Lake Access 21 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, City Clerk
- Beaver Dam Lake Access 31 lane, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, City Clerk
- Tourist Park Ramp1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, City Clerk
WDNR shore sites along Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Beaver Dam Lake Fishing Pierdeveloped shore fishing site, City Of Cumberland, end depth 0 feet
Landings within a short drive of Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Spring Lake Canoe LaunchSpring Lake, 2 miles north
- Duck Lake Access near CumberlandDuck Lake, 2 miles east
- Granite Lake AccessGranite Lake, 2 miles northeast
- Little Granite Lake AccessLittle Granite Lake, 2 miles northeast
- Little Dummy Lake AccessLittle Dummy Lake, 3 miles northeast
- Kidney Lake Carry-In Boat LandingKidney Lake, 3 miles northwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Clarity, bottom and depth at Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County has a bottom that is 50% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 30% muck, according to WDNR.
The DNR calls Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County a seepage lake (no inlet or outlet stream; fed by groundwater and rain).
WDNR records these invasives in Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, purple loosestrife, rainbow smelt and rusty crayfish. Drain water and remove plants at the landing.
Local boating ordinances on Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County cover buoy placement, slow-no-wake areas, slow-no-wake hours.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules for Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
Seasons, size limits and daily bags below are copied from the WDNR entry for Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
WDNR attaches this general rule to Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
For all of Barron County the guide reads: Barron County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
Zone check for Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County: north of Hwy 10, Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Stocking records for Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
Between 2023 and 2025, 9 recorded releases put 118,829 fish into Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-2yr) | 12 in | 280 |
| 2025 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-3yr) | 18 in | 40 |
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.5 in | 40,733 |
| 2025 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6.87 in | 19,130 |
| 2024 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-2yr) | 12 in | 180 |
| 2024 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-3yr) | 18 in | 80 |
| 2023 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-3yr) | 18 in | 105 |
| 2023 | Brown trout | adult (broodstock-age-2yr) | 12 in | 89 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 2 in | 58,192 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
How Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County compares nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County | 1,163 | 106 | 5 | complex two story | |
| Duck Lake, Barron County | 2 miles east | 109 | 26 | 1 | complex cool dark |
| Lower Spirit Lake | 2 miles west | 24 | 42 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Spring Lake, Barron County | 2 miles north | 58 | 67 | 1 | complex cool clear |
| Little Granite Lake | 2 miles northeast | 23 | 52 | 1 | simple two story |
| Granite Lake | 2 miles northeast | 155 | 34 | 1 | complex cool dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
Lakes a few miles from Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Duck Lake, Barron County2 miles east
- Lower Spirit Lake2 miles west
- Spring Lake, Barron County2 miles north
- Little Granite Lake2 miles northeast
- Granite Lake2 miles northeast
Bait and gear stops around Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Indianhead Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Cumberland, 2 miles
- Friess's Minnow Farmbait and tackle shop, Cumberland, 4 miles
- K&t Archery And Sport Shopsporting goods store, Sarona, 13 miles
- Walmart Rice Lakefarm and general store with fishing gear, Rice Lake, 14 miles
- Intruder Incbait and tackle shop, Rice Lake, 15 miles
- Farm & Fleet Of Rice Lakefarm and general store with fishing gear, Rice Lake, 15 miles
Towns close to Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Cumberland1 mile
- Barronett6 miles
- Almena9 miles
The county side of Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
- Barron Countyseat: Barron
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Sport fish found around Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County
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Before a trip to Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County, the short answers
Where is Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County on a Wisconsin map?
The lake lies in Barron County, WDNR Northern Region, about 1 mile from Cumberland.
What maximum depth does the WDNR list for Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County?
Find a Lake gives 1,163 acres and 106 feet at the deepest.
How many landings does Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County have?
5 mapped landings; Eagle Point Landing is the largest.
What species are in Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County?
largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (common), smallmouth bass (present), trout (present) and walleye (present), per the WDNR.
What are the walleye rules on Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids rule: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
What does a Wisconsin license cost for a trip to Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County?
Classified trout water calls for a Wisconsin fishing license ($20 resident, $55 nonresident a year) and the $10 inland trout stamp when you fish for trout.
What is the bottom of Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County like?
Satellite clarity about 10.2 feet (2017). Bottom: 50% sand, 10% gravel, 10% rock, 30% muck. WDNR class: complex two story. Type: seepage.
Is there a tackle store near Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County?
Indianhead Sport Shop is nearest at 2 miles.
Is Beaver Dam Lake, Barron County a stocked lake?
Yes; the latest WDNR record is 2025: 280 brown trout, 40 brown trout and 40,733 walleye.
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