Adams County Wisconsin Fishing
7 documented fish species across 17 Adams County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Adams County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Lake | B | 15.5 ft | 49 ft | 4 |
| Crooked Lake | B | 9 ft | 56 ft | 3 |
| Wolf Lake | B | 15 ft | 58 ft | 4 |
| Camelot Lake | B | 7.6 ft | 24 ft | 4 |
| Jordan Lake | B | 13 ft | 92 ft | 5 |
| Mcginnis Lake | B | 7 ft | 28 ft | 2 |
| Lake Sherwood | B | 5.5 ft | 27 ft | 4 |
| Goose Lake | B | 8 ft | 18 ft | 3 |
| Arrowhead Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 30 ft | 4 |
| Parker Lake | B | 17 ft | 36 ft | 3 |
| Arkdale Lake | B | 5 ft | 10.5 ft | 3 |
| Patrick Lake | B | 5 ft | 21 ft | 3 |
| Big Roche A Cri Lake | B | 10 ft | 20 ft | 4 |
| Peppermill Lake | C | 7.5 ft | 12.5 ft | 4 |
| Friendship Lake | C | 4 ft | 15 ft | 4 |
| Mason Lake | D | 1.1 ft | 9 ft | 5 |
| Easton Lake | D | 8 ft | 11 ft | 4 |
Adams County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Wolf Lake spring shocking survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2023Petenwell Lake creel survey, 2023Creel Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Petenwell Lake flathead catfish survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022Camelot Lake comprehensive survey, 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Lake Arrowhead comprehensive survey, 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2022Peppermill Lake spring shocking survey, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2021Big Roche a Cri late spring shocking survey, 2021Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2021Lake Sherwood late spring shocking survey, 2021Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Adams County lakes?
Adams County, Wisconsin has 7 documented fish species across 17 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Adams County?
Deep Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Adams County lakes with a documented fishery.