| Cover | Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 15, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 811-21582 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001289868 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1379652 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 550 Science Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Madison |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53711 |
| City Area Code | 312 |
| Local Phone Number | 374-6930 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares of Beneficial Interest |
| Trading Symbol | MCN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
