Iowa County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 6 Iowa County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Iowa County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Lake | 5 ft | 42 ft | 4 |
| Goodwiler Lake | 4.7 ft | 5 ft | 3 |
| Kendal Lake | 6.9 ft | 17 ft | 5 |
| Ludden Lake | 1.5 ft | 14 ft | 3 |
| Helen Lake | 3.4 ft | 28 ft | 4 |
| Avoca Lake | 2 ft | 10 ft | 4 |
Iowa County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2023Ludden Lake comprehensive survey 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022Cox Hollow Lake comprehensive survey 2022Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
- 2021Blackhawk Lake comprehensive survey 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2018Twin Valley Lake comprehensive survey 2018Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2018 (PDF)
- 2017Blackhawk Lake comprehensive survey 2017Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2017 (PDF)
- 2013Ludden Lake comprehensive survey 2013Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2013 (PDF)
- 2011Lower Wisconsin River channel catfish 2011Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2011 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Iowa County lakes?
Iowa County, Wisconsin has 6 documented fish species across 6 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass.
Which Iowa County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Black Hawk Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Iowa County lakes with a documented fishery.