Fox Lake
Fox Lake is a 2,713-acre shallow lake in Dodge County with a maximum depth of 19 feet. WDNR lists musky, panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common; water clarity is low.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
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Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Fox Lake public boat launchesPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 2 public landingsDirections ↗
- 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 Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 18 in | 1 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 32 in | 1 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
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.
- Fish Tales Bait & LiquorNearby529 W State St, Fox Lake, WI 53933920-520-0015Directions ↗
Local tips
- Shallow lake: target weed edges and structure near islands and points
- Panfish and crappie are popular in fall and winter
- Check WDNR for current walleye and musky length limits
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.