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Lost Lake

Calamus, Wisconsin — Dodge County.

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247Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 137059743).

Location & fast facts

Where Lost Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Lost Lake.

Fast facts

About Lost Lake

  • County: Dodge
  • Town: Calamus
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 60 mi from Milwaukee and 110 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Panfish
  • Camping. 4 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

8 ftMaximum depth
245Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (common).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Harsh - Has Fishery

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Lost Lake (WBIC 837100); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Lost Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lost Lake Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1Lost Lake Town Park Boat Launch (Boat launch)2¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Lost Lake Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Calamus
  2. 2Lost Lake Town Park Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Calamus

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 137059743), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lost Lake

We found 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lost Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.4433, -88.9703). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lost Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lost Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Lost Lake Boat RampCalamusTown of CalamusBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating43.4415, -88.9661
    Lost Lake Town Park Boat LaunchCalamusTown of CalamusBoat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    43.4464, -88.9750

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Lost Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lost Lake

    How big is Lost Lake?

    Lost Lake covers about 247 acres in Calamus, Wisconsin (Dodge County).

    How deep is Lost Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 8 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Lost Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Lost Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Lost Lake Town Park Boat Launch and Lost Lake Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lost Lake?

    Yes. We list 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Lost Lake?

    Lost Lake touches Calamus in Dodge County, Wisconsin.

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