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Foss Lake

Foss Lake

Contacts

Game Warden (County):
(580) 695-3642(Custer)

Foss Lake (Google Map) is located 23 miles west of Clinton on Highway 73.

Lake Details

Shoreline Length: 41.80 mi.
Volume: 256400.00 ac. ft.
Max. Depth: 89.00 ft.
Surface Area: 8800.00 ac.

Located

Custer County

Foss Lake is surrounded by Foss State Park. There are campgrounds with full RV hookups, a swimming area, fishing docks and a marina with a cafe.

Fall gillnetting every year to evaluate fish population. Cedar trees are added to refurbish existing habitats.

Next to the boat ramp at the Marina, there is a covered and lighted fishing dock with a sidewalk for easy access.  The Marina also offers an indoor fishing dock.

Foss Lake Report

Mar 25. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal (stable), water temperature 53°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level)

Walleye Fair on crankbaits, minnows.

Comments: Striped bass hybrids good on crankbaits and white paddle-tail jigs. Channel catfish fair on cut bait, stinkbait, and worms around points and main lake. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows.

Report submitted by Clint Carpenter (Game Warden Custer County)