Fox Lake, Dodge County Fishing
A 2,713-acre Wisconsin lake in Dodge County, down to 19 feet.
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Fox Lake, Dodge County by the numbers
In Dodge County, Fox Lake, Dodge County spreads over 2,713 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 19 feet, with a mean of 7 feet. Fox Lake lies about 2 miles from the lake. It is a South Central Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex warm dark lake.
The DNR fish list names largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, panfish and walleye. There are 3 public boat landings on its shore. A 2017 satellite estimate puts clarity at 2.9 feet.
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Each species group in Fox Lake, Dodge County carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Musky | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
How the DNR describes the Fox Lake, Dodge County fishery
“Complex warm dark lakes often support great action fisheries for black crappie, and have potential to produced quality walleye, northern pike, and/or muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Fox Lake, Dodge County
- Riverside Park Boat Launch on Fox Lake4 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Dept. of Public Works
- Town of Fox Lake Park Boat Launch3 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Town of Fox Lake
- Fox Lake Fishery Area Public Boat Access1 lane, 1 trailer stalls, public
Boat landings close to Fox Lake, Dodge County
- Beaver Dam Lake Public AccessBeaver Dam Lake, 3 miles south
- Lake Emily Boat AccessLake Emily, 4 miles northwest
- Spring Road Boat LaunchBeaver Dam Lake, 4 miles south
- Beaver Dam Lake Fish Camp Public AccessBeaver Dam Lake, 6 miles southeast
- Fish Camp Boat LandingBeaver Dam Lake, 6 miles southeast
- Lake Maria AccessLake Maria, 6 miles northwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Fox Lake, Dodge County
The DNR bottom survey for Fox Lake, Dodge County lists 1% sand, 30% gravel, 0% rock, 69% muck.
WDNR types Fox Lake, Dodge County as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Invasives verified in Fox Lake, Dodge County: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, hybrid eurasian / northern water-milfoil, purple loosestrife, rusty crayfish and zebra mussel. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
Ordinances in force on Fox Lake, Dodge County: rafts, piers, slow-no-wake areas, swimming regulations, water skiing restrictions, behavior-safe riding capacities, racing, lights, noise levels.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Fox Lake, Dodge County
Each row is the regulation the WDNR app prints for Fox Lake, Dodge 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 | The minimum length limit is 32" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| 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. |
Every species on Fox Lake, Dodge County also falls under this note: 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.
From the Dodge County section of the guide: Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
For pike Fox Lake, Dodge County is south of Hwy 10, and the Southern Bass Zone sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Recent stockings at Fox Lake, Dodge County
Stocking records for Fox Lake, Dodge County: 13 entries, 216,256 fish, years 2023 to 2025.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 13 in | 200 |
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.5 in | 95,196 |
| 2025 | Walleye | large fingerling | 7 in | 1,500 |
| 2025 | Yellow perch | large fingerling | 5 in | 5,400 |
| 2024 | Black crappie | large fingerling | 5 in | 4,000 |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 13 in | 200 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 7 in | 1,600 |
| 2024 | Yellow perch | large fingerling | 5 in | 3,200 |
| 2023 | Black crappie | large fingerling | 5 in | 4,000 |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 13 in | 192 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.38 in | 95,518 |
| 2023 | Walleye | large fingerling | 7 in | 1,500 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Contests held on Fox Lake, Dodge County
Upcoming Fox Lake, Dodge County events and past winners sit on a separate page.
Lakes near Fox Lake, Dodge County compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake, Dodge County | 2,713 | 19 | 3 | complex warm dark | |
| Lake Emily, Dodge County | 4 miles northwest | 268 | 10 | 1 | complex warm dark |
| Lake Maria | 6 miles northwest | 563 | 6 | 1 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Beaver Dam Lake, Dodge County | 7 miles southeast | 6,718 | 7 | 8 | complex warm dark |
| Tarrant Lake | 9 miles west | 24 | 7 | 1 | simple riverine |
| Lost Lake, Dodge County | 10 miles south | 247 | 8 | 2 | simple harsh has fishery |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Fox Lake, Dodge County
Lakes next door to Fox Lake, Dodge County
- Lake Emily, Dodge County4 miles northwest
- Lake Maria6 miles northwest
- Beaver Dam Lake, Dodge County7 miles southeast
- Tarrant Lake9 miles west
- Lost Lake, Dodge County10 miles south
Minnows and tackle close to Fox Lake, Dodge County
- Fish Tales Bait And Liquor LLCbait and tackle shop, Fox Lake, 1 mile
- Walmart Beaver Damfarm and general store with fishing gear, Beaver Dam, 9 miles
- Fleet Farm Beaver Damfarm and general store with fishing gear, Beaver Dam, 9 miles
- Southway Bait Salesbait and tackle shop, Markesan, 9 miles
- Holliday Food & Sport, 715 W Main Stbait and tackle shop, Waupun, 9 miles
- The Landing on Little Green Lakebait and tackle shop, Markesan, 11 miles
Towns within reach of Fox Lake, Dodge County
- Fox Lake2 miles
- Randolph5 miles
- Friesland7 miles
Fox Lake, Dodge County by county
- Dodge Countyseat: Juneau
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Fox Lake, Dodge County: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Fox Lake, Dodge County in?
Look in Dodge County, WDNR South Central Region, about 2 miles from Fox Lake.
How many acres does the WDNR give Fox Lake, Dodge County?
2,713 acres of water and 19 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Fox Lake, Dodge County at a public landing?
3 mapped landings, led by Riverside Park Boat Launch on Fox Lake.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Fox Lake, Dodge County?
On file: largemouth bass (common), muskellunge (common), northern pike (common), panfish (common) and walleye (common).
What size limits apply on Fox Lake, Dodge County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
What does a nonresident pay to fish Fox Lake, Dodge County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
How clear does the water in Fox Lake, Dodge County run?
Satellite clarity about 2.9 feet (2017). Bottom: 1% sand, 30% gravel, 0% rock, 69% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: drainage.
Which bait counter sits closest to Fox Lake, Dodge County?
Fish Tales Bait And Liquor LLC is about 1 mile from the lake.
When did WDNR crews last stock Fox Lake, Dodge County?
WDNR stocked 200 muskellunge, 95,196 walleye and 1,500 walleye in 2025.
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