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Located in central Wisconsin around 40 miles from Madison and 60 miles from Milwaukee, Beaver Dam Lake is a 5,540-acre man-made body of water with 39 miles of shoreline surrounded by rolling Wisconsin farmland.

  • The lake was created in 1842 by impounding the Beaver Dam River with a series of dams that were to power a gristmill and a sawmill.
  • The original dams were formed much earlier by beavers, giving both Beaver Dam Lake and the river their names.
  • In spite of the average depth of only five feet, the shallow water is full of fish, particularly walleye, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, and large- and smallmouth bass.
  • When the lake freezes in the winter, ice fishing is very popular, as is ice skating.
  • There is a marina here, in addition to a few public ramps located along the shore.
  • There is a choice of places to stay if you decide to visit for the weekend, including inexpensive camping.

You can drive from Madison to Beaver Dam Lake in 45 minutes.


Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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