Turtle Flambeau Flowage

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https://wi.my.xcelenergy.com/s/energy-portfolio/hydro
Scroll down. TFF is the second
entry from the bottom.

Please scroll down to the date 7/18/23 and read the post from Tom502. He provides a link to the page that reports water level and temperature. Have fun on the Flowage!

Could anyone let me know the water temp and the water level, thanks 

Follow up from last report. Fishes a few hours since weather wasn't as bad as predicted.  Caught two 14 inch walleye a couple small mouth and several nice gills and a few rock bass.  Family caught a few bullhead golls and Rockies off dock at dark as well.  Good Luck to all.   It was a wonderful week as usual

Fished from Aug 6-10th. Still here today but weather may keep me and the family off the lake a bit today.  We mainly fish  stumps and cribs.  We did really well with gills, perch and several nice crappie. Biggest at 13.5 inches my son caught.   We caught several smallies and about 10 walleye.  All but one walleye was under 12 inches. Hopefully will be some good ones in a few years.    Was a wonder time w the family as usual.

EVENT
August 12, 2023
Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association Pig & Corn Roast
715-769-3680
The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Association will hold a Pig & Corn Roast from 3pm - 7pm. On the menu will be pork, with all the fixings and sweet corn. Raffle proceeds go toward Turtle Flambeau Flowage Association activities. Event location: Midway Bar, 89281 County Hwy F, Butternut, WI.  

Lot of campers on the TFF, about as close to capacity as it gets. Tornado warning for our area. Really blowing out there.
Most peoples phones work out there now. If anyone has a real emergency, like a tree falling on someone my # is 715 776 0140.
Hunker down and weather out the storm, you'll be fine.
Jeff

For the latest TFF water level and discharge info use link below, then scroll to bottom of page.  

https://wi.my.xcelenergy.com/s/energy-portfolio/hydro

I live on the Winnebago system” Poygan”.The walleye population here is as strong or stronger that ever. With many near record walleye hatches in the last 10 years. Water temps here exceed 80 degrees, top to bottom, many days per year. LMB population is low in this system, as well as a ton of forage. Happy the TFF is still naturally producing 

I was ccurious how high the water is now. Is it below normal pool at this time of year ?
The lakes down here in Southern Wisc. are really low
   Tight lines to all

All, 

In regards to the questions about LMB on the TFF,  I have lived on the TFF for the last 25 years.  To the best of my knowledge, the TFF has had a relatively small population of LMB for a very long time.  With climate change, most lakes are warming, which is likely to have an impact on the fishery,   Warm water species will do better, cold water species are likely going to decline.   I've only caught a couple LMB in my time on the TFF, but I usually target SMB which are plentiful. 
 
The TFF still has relatively strong population walleyes, and has had several strong year classes in the last 4-5 years.  The relatively new walleye regulations seem to be working as intended. 

In regards to the walleye and bass study that was done on McDermott Lake, the article that was linked is 2-3 years old.  That study has now concluded and was, unfortunately, considered to be a failure.   Removing bass and bluegills has not had any significant impact on walleyes on McDermott Lake. 

Tight Lines, 

Tom502

Not a report, but interesting article from a nearby lake on this topic: 
https://limnology.wisc.edu/news-events/newsletters/project-to-boost-walleye-numbers/
Will be camping in a couple weeks. Has the availability for sites been somewhat average again this year?

a largemouth of any size can easily swallow a perch, walleye or trout up to 12 inches

Thx for the report pop23. LMB in a walleye lake scare me. I have seen a number of great walleye lakes, struggle with natural reproduction after some years of noticing LMB in the system! I believe they are walleye fry eating machines