Largemouth Bass Stocked · 18 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Rock Dam Lake fishing
Rock Dam Lake fishing is stocked with Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Warmouth, Black Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Largemouth Bass
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.2 in
- Surface acres
- 94.7
Fish at Rock Dam Lake
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 18 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2011 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike 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 Warmouth Confirmed present
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Rock Dam Lake is an 118-acre lake located in Clark County, Wisconsin. The lake is shallow, with the deepest depth at 10 feet, and supports Panfish and Largemouth Bass. Winter activities on the lake include ice fishing. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Rock Dam Lake is stocked
About 872 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Clark County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
6,105
Fish stocked in 2011
6,795
Fish stocked in 2012
2,945
Fish stocked in 2013
5,523
Fish stocked in 2014
3,909
Fish stocked in 2015
5,900
Fish stocked in 2016
9,809
Fish stocked in 2017
11,345
Fish stocked in 2018
9,808
Fish stocked in 2019
2,400
Fish stocked in 2020
5,327
Fish stocked in 2021
6,052
Fish stocked in 2022
5,499
Fish stocked in 2025
1,200
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 1,200 | 4 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 955 | 8.1 in | report |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 4,544 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 6,052 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 959 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 4,368 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 2,400 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 958 | 5.9 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 8,850 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 8,845 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 2,500 | 5 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 959 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 8,850 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 5,900 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 2,950 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 959 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 2,950 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 2,573 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 2,945 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Yellow Perch | 2,850 | 7 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 2,945 | 3 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 2,950 | 3.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 1,600 | 5 in | report |
| 2010 | Yellow Perch | 1,555 | 7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Foster, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Rock Dam County Park on the northwest shore, off Camp Globe Road in the Clark County Forest, has a paved ramp with an ADA-accessible dock, vault toilets, picnic tables and grills, a beach and a campground. The 96-acre lake is 10 feet at its deepest, and iron gives the water a dark red-blue hue.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Rock Dam Lake
The lake is shallow, with the deepest depth at 10 feet. It is rich in iron resulting in a dark red-blue hue. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Rock Dam Lake?
Fishing Rock Dam Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 18 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2025, averaging 3.2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 6.9 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2011, averaging 7 in. Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Rock Dam Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. About 872 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 4 lakes in Clark County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2023 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Rock Dam Lake?
Stocked fish average 4.2 in. Largemouth Bass average 3.2 in. Walleye average 6.9 in. Yellow Perch average 7 in.
How do you get on Rock Dam Lake?
The nearest town is Foster, WI. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Rock Dam County Park on the northwest shore, off Camp Globe Road in the Clark County Forest, has a paved ramp with an ADA-accessible dock, vault toilets, picnic tables and grills, a beach and a campground. The 96-acre lake is 10 feet at its deepest, and iron gives the water a dark red-blue hue.