Cox Hollow Lake
Cox Hollow Lake is an 81 acre impoundment of Mill Creek inside Governor Dodge State Park near Dodgeville in Iowa County. It is known for walleye, largemouth bass and bluegill, with a quiet electric-motor-only setting.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
High numbers in 2022 DNR surveys
Bluegill
Abundant
Walleye
About 3.4 fish per acre over 15 inches in 2022
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie, fewer than other panfish
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cox Hollow Lake AccessRampTwo concrete lanes with dock and about 44 trailer spots. Vault toilet. Fishing deck nearby. State park sticker required. Call 608-935-2315.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cox Hollow Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Kate's Bait & Sporting GoodsNearby3916 State Hwy 23, Dodgeville, WI 53533608-935-0131Directions ↗
Local tips
- Only electric trolling motors are allowed, so plan your boat around that.
- Buy a state park sticker before you launch.
- Watch for rope and buoy fish refuges that go in each May.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.