Dam Lake (Oneida County)
Dam Lake is a 732-acre drainage lake in Oneida County near Sugar Camp with a maximum depth of 32 feet and a mostly sand bottom. Musky and walleye are listed as common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common
Walleye
Listed as common
Northern Pike
Reported present
Largemouth Bass
Reported present
Smallmouth Bass
Reported present
Bluegill
Panfish reported present
Crappie
Panfish reported present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Dam Lake public boat landingPublicStaynorthern lists 1 public landing (Sand Lake Access); verify with WDNRDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (20-24 in may not be kept; 1 over 24 in allowed) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2-Dec 31, 2026 | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- LT Bait & TackleNearby7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI(715) 277-2616Directions ↗
- J & J SportsNearbyLake Tomahawk, WI(715) 277-2616Directions ↗
- Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopNearby8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751Directions ↗
Local tips
- Sand and gravel areas hold walleye
- Work weed edges for musky and pike
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.