Dutch Hollow Lake, lake in Wisconsin
Dutch Hollow Lake is a man-made reservoir near La Valle, Wisconsin, spanning about 210 acres with water depths reaching up to 40 feet in some areas. The lake is fed by streams and underground springs, which maintain a steady water level and keep the water clear.
The reservoir was built in the 1970s by constructing a dam on Dutch Hollow Creek. It was created mainly for real estate development, but over time has become a valued recreation area managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The lake takes its name from Dutch Hollow Creek, which originally flowed through this area. Today, local families use the waterside on weekends for fishing and relaxing, showing how the place has become a gathering spot for the community.
The lake is open to the public and has a boat ramp for launching vessels. Visitors should know the area is rural, and the nearest towns of Reedsburg and Wisconsin Dells are about 20 to 30 minutes away by car.
The lake is a drainage lake, meaning it has both an inlet where water flows in and an outlet where water flows out, keeping it fresh. This feature helps support diverse fish species like Pike, Walleye, Bass, and Perch that visitors often try to catch here.
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