Dowling Lake
Dowling Lake is a 141 acre shallow lake in Douglas County in the Town of Oakland, near Amnicon Lake. A 2024 survey found walleye, bass, panfish, pike and a few muskies.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
215 caught in the 2024 survey
Crappie
About one third were 8 inches or longer
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Natural reproduction found
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Dowling Lake Access (E. Dowling Lake Rd)RampGravel launch with no parking spaces. You back down from East Dowling Lake Road. Best for small boats.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Dowling Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Dowling Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Dowling Lake ↗Local tips
- Plan parking before you go. The ramp has no lot.
- The lake has algae blooms in summer, so early season fishing is often better.
- Walleye move between Dowling and Amnicon Lakes through a creek.
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