Natural lake

Dorothy Lake

Oneida County, Wisconsin

Dorothy Lake is a clear seepage lake near Lake Tomahawk in Oneida County. It has bass, pike and panfish in a Northern Highland setting.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Dorothy Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area96 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Dorothy Lake AccessRamp
One concrete lane with dock off Rainbow Road. 1 to 5 rigs. No restrooms. WDNR, 715-385-3355 ext 119.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Dorothy Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopsNearby
Minocqua, WI(715) 358-5130 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Parking is very limited, so go on weekdays.
Water is clear. Use lighter line and natural colors.
The lake reaches 35 feet. Look for perch and panfish near deeper weed edges.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.