Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Cox Hollow Lake fishing
Cox Hollow Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 11
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Surface acres
- 83.9
Fish at Cox Hollow Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2013 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present
Cox Hollow Lake supports Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye. Anglers can find bass, walleye, muskie, and panfish in the lake. A fishing deck is also available at the Cox Hollow boat landing. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnr.wisconsin.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Cox Hollow Lake is stocked
About 976 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
960
Fish stocked in 2011
75,460
Fish stocked in 2013
1,359
Fish stocked in 2015
815
Fish stocked in 2017
815
Fish stocked in 2019
815
Fish stocked in 2021
883
Fish stocked in 2025
815
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 815 | 6.73 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 883 | 7 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 815 | 6.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 815 | 3.4 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 815 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 960 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2013 | Yellow Perch | 100 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Yellow Perch | 299 | 4 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 74,500 | 0.4 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 960 | 7.46 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 960 | 8 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Dodgeville, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Cox Hollow Lake sits inside Governor Dodge State Park with a 2-lane concrete boat ramp, an ADA-accessible boarding dock, a fishing deck at the landing, a vault toilet, and several shore-fishing spots. Electric motors only, slow no-wake. A state park vehicle sticker is required.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Cox Hollow Lake
Chinese Mystery Snail and Curly-Leaf Pondweed are noted as invasive species in Cox Hollow Lake. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
According to Governor Dodge State Park, the park’s two man-made lakes offer excellent fishing. (dnr.wisconsin.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Cox Hollow Lake
Cox Hollow Lake is inside Governor Dodge State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Cox Hollow Lake?
Fishing Cox Hollow Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 11 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.9 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2013, averaging 5.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Cox Hollow Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2010. About 976 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 8 years between 2010 and 2025.
How big are the fish stocked at Cox Hollow Lake?
Stocked fish average 5.8 in. Walleye average 5.9 in. Yellow Perch average 5.5 in.
How do you get on Cox Hollow Lake?
The nearest town is Dodgeville, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Cox Hollow Lake sits inside Governor Dodge State Park with a 2-lane concrete boat ramp, an ADA-accessible boarding dock, a fishing deck at the landing, a vault toilet, and several shore-fishing spots. Electric motors only, slow no-wake. A state park vehicle sticker is required.