Dam Lake fishing

Fishing at Dam Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2022, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

Last stocked

January 1, 2024

Plants on record

4

Since 2022

Species recorded

2

Average size

7.2 in

Surface acres

727.2

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Sugar Camp, WI
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
dock

Dam Lake's public landing (DNR-listed as Sand Lake Access, on the adjoining connected water) is a concrete ramp with an ADA-accessible boarding dock; no restrooms on site.

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How Dam Lake is stocked

No plants recorded in 2023.

About 74 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 17 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.

North Nokomis Lake (2.6 mi), Little Saint Germain Lake (4.4 mi), Big Saint Germain Lake (7.4 mi), and Two Sisters Lake (8.9 mi) were stocked more recently. North Nokomis Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Little Saint Germain Lake is also stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye, Big Saint Germain Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge, and Two Sisters Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Dam Lake

Fishing Dam Lake is as likely to be for Muskellunge and Walleye. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record.

Muskellunge 2 plants
Plants
2 of 4
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
12.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Walleye 2 plants
Plants
2 of 4
Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Average length
2 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Dam Lake

Dam Lake, located in Oneida County, is a 732-acre lake with a maximum depth of 32 feet and a mean depth of 18 feet. Anglers can find Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye in its waters. The lake bottom is composed of 60% sand, 25% gravel, and 15% muck.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware of invasive species present in Dam Lake, including Chinese Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, and Rusty Crayfish.

Fish stocked per year

  • 26,2052022
  • 27,3282024

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2024 Muskellunge 90 13.2 in report
January 1, 2024 Walleye 27,238 1.92 in report
January 1, 2022 Muskellunge 183 11.7 in report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 26,022 2.08 in report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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