FISH LAKE

Overshadowed by Dane County's more famous chain-o-lakes (Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Wingra and  Kegonsa) and the popular Indian Lake County Park, Fish Lake offers some of the same amenities on a much smaller and quieter scale.

Located on the Northwest corner of Dane County near the town of Roxbury, Fish Lake is a 199 acre body of fresh water surprisingly deep with a maximum depth of 62 feet.

The Wisconsin DNR has stocked Fish Lake with Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. According to the DNR website reports 

the following:

• Largemouth Bass (Abundant)
• Panfish (Common)
• Northern Pike (Common)
  

Fish Lake County Park 

The primary access to the lake is via Fish Lake County Park. The 3 acre park is situated along Fish Lake's western edge and include a shelter house, picnic area and a carry-in canoe launch.



For hikers:  There is a great, Easy level trail that leads around one half of the lake before being terminated by private farm land.  There is also a ancillary trail which runs along the edge of Mack Road through prairie and connects with the main trail

Please be aware that due to proximity of the ridge topography Fish Lake County Park is prone to flooding. A note to fishermen and kayakers the area is also close proximity to Crystal Lake and five minute drive from the Wisconsin River.

(picture above is a view from Fish Lake County Park)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Fish Lake is accessible via Madison's west side via the "Beltline." It can be reached via USH 12, north on CTH KP, right on CTH Y, left on Mack Road and right on Fish Lake Road.