Rock Dam Lake
Rock Dam Lake is a small impoundment of Hay Creek in the Town of Foster, Clark County. It is known for bass and panfish fishing near Rock Dam County Park.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Stocked after the 1993 drawdown
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Northern Pike
Stocked after the 1993 drawdown
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.
- Rock Dam County Park Boat RampRampOne concrete lane with dock. Room for 6 to 10 rigs. Run by Clark County Forestry & Parks, 715-743-5140.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 Rock Dam 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 Rock Dam Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the old creek channel and the area near the dam for bass.
- Expect heavy boat traffic on summer weekends. Go early.
- The lake is shallow, so small jigs under a float work for panfish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.