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Lake trip · Dodge County, Wisconsin

Where to stay at Fox Lake

Fox Lake covers 2,713 acres in Dodge County, with water clarity of about 2 ft. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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Places to stay near Fox Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Fox Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

Top-rated places to stay near Fox Lake

Prices for Sep 18–20, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

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About the water

Fox Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. Water clarity is about 2 ft of visibility. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.

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Best time to visit

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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About Fox Lake

Surface area
2,713 acres
Max depth
19 ft
Public boat launches
3
Public beaches

Fish: Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

Fishing & license

When to fish Fox Lake — the seasonal windows by species, from state survey data.

Wisconsin fishing license

$20 resident$50 non-resident

Anglers under 16 are not required to have a license. First-time buyers and resident anglers age 65+ pay a discounted rate. · Wisconsin's general inland fishing season for game fish (walleye, pike, bass) opens the first Saturday in May and closes the first Sunday in March. Panfish and rough fish are open continuously on most waters.

Prices as published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2026.

Camping & RV near Fox Lake

Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Fox Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Fox Lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.

Fox Lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for Fox Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.

Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality readings are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.