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Willow Flowage is a reservoir located in northern Wisconsin, in the counties of Oneida and Iron. The reservoir was created in the 1940s by the construction of a dam on the Tomahawk River and covers an area of around 4,217 acres.
Willow Flowage is known for its excellent fishing, with a variety of fish species including musky, walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish. The reservoir is also popular for boating, watersports, and other recreational activities.
The area around Willow Flowage is largely undeveloped, with much of it consisting of forests and wetlands. The Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area, which surrounds the reservoir, offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
The Willow Flowage area is also known for its rich history, with several Native American tribes having lived in the area for centuries. Today, the area is home to several small communities, including the town of Lac du Flambeau.
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Willow Flowage is approximately 4,217 sq acres (17.1 sq km) in size.
How deep is Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage is approximately 30 feet (9.2 m) at its deepest point with an average depth of 10 feet (3.1 m).
What kind of fish can you catch in Willow Flowage?
Although thery may be others but anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Largemouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, Panfish, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in Willow Flowage.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Willow Flowage?
Yes! There are fishing guides and charters for Willow Flowage and/or the surrounding area. Might we suggest Dave Joswiak Guide Service?
Are there places to stay in the Willow Flowage area?
Are you craving a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Or maybe you're an avid angler in search of the perfect fishing spot? Look no further! Willow Flowage and its surrounding area offer an abundance of options to suit your needs. If you're in need of accommodation, check out our area map which highlights some of the best places to stay. And if you're looking for even more options, head on over to our Travel section. But why settle for a traditional hotel or resort when you can take your adventure to the next level by renting a RV? The open road awaits you!
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Are there topographical lake maps available Willow Flowage?
We have an topograpical map for online viewing near the top of this page. Lake-Link Pro users can download an print a topograpical map of Willow Flowage (.pdf format) along with 2,700 more lake maps. For more information on all the benefits of Lake-Link Pro click here.
We know of 4 public boat launches on Willow Flowage. Please observe any specific lake regulations posted by the boat launch and please help keep the launch area free of litter.
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Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted.
Motor Trolling is allowed with 1 hook, bait, or lure per angler, and 3 hooks, baits, or lures maximum per boat.
What is the bottom composition of Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage's bottom composition is comprised of sand (85%), gravel (8%), muck (5%) and rock (2%).
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Willow Flowage?
There are some aquatic invasive species found in Willow Flowage including Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Eurasian Water-Milfoil and Rusty Crayfish.
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
What is the average air temp for Willow Flowage?
Looking forward to your next adventure at Willow Flowage? Don't forget to plan ahead! Weather can be unpredictable, but we've got you covered. On average, air temperatures during this time of year range from a high around 40°F (4°C) to a low around 18°F (-8°C). Of course, these are just historical averages, so be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws your way. For the most up-to-date weather information, be sure to check out our Weather Bar located at the top of this page.
Are there any state parks near Willow Flowage?
Enjoy more of the outdoors with a visit to an area state park. There are 1 state park in the vacinity of Willow Flowage.
The Willow is producing some very nice gills this year with spawn started. A great article in one of my outdoor mag. was talking about the overall size of the gills shrinking due to keeping the larger gills 8"+ and the smaller ones left to fertilize the eggs. Make sure we are releasing some of the large ones to keep our high quality of fish for the future!!!
Reviewed May 29, 2020
john a.
great to hear all the meat hogs talk about what a lake it used to be...hope you stay at the trout ponds. Don't kid yourself, Willow has been a great lake over 30 years for this fisherman.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2013
john a.
great to hear all the meat hogs talk about what a lake it used to be...hope you stay at the trout ponds. Don't kid yourself, Willow has been a great lake over 30 years for this fisherman.
Reviewed Jul 10, 2013
jesse w.
Great scenery remote area to fish but too much fishing pressure and spearing has taken its toll. NO OFFENSE
Reviewed Jul 2, 2011
james l.
Great lake beutiful scenery and wonderful for fishing.if you boat to an island ur better off doing that than in a boat. below the dam is a perfect spot. caught a 13 inch perch just of and island. 10 inch bluegill also.
Reviewed Jan 20, 2011
craig d.
The lake used to be A LOT better than it is now. The flowage has seen HUGE increases in fishing pressure the last 5 years. Also the lack of rain means less shallow weedy bays for pike to spawn which means less fish, alot less fish. It also seems the smallys have taken over and the walleye and crappie fishing has gone down hill dramticklly. It seems if anyone catchs a crappie of any size in the bucket it goes. Which is obviously not good for the fishing at all. Just my $.02 on what happened to lake over the last 5 years.
Reviewed Jun 25, 2010
garrick h.
used to be alot better fishing lake. Fishing pressure and water changes have ruined it! good luck finding good water here. There still is some nice walleye here though.
Reviewed Jan 28, 2010
ben s.
good lake you just gotta find the fish
Reviewed May 11, 2008
ben s.
Very scenic. Very hazardous though you can be crusing at 25 mph in 20ft of water and the next second be strandad on a sand bar when going fast always try to stay on the river bed. Now fishing some nice size pan fish but not very abbundant you just have to find them but its really hard because that lake is huge usually have the most success fisjing for bluegills in north bay in early june
Reviewed Jan 28, 2008
dennis w.
Nice lake as far as scenery. I only fished this a couple of times but don't think we'll go back. We did find some walleyes (14" - 21")in the weeds early morning and smallmouth / largemouth bass(10-18")around timber throughout the day. A couple of snake northerns were in there too. Too many people for us though. It seemed every bay, island and point had a boat sitting on it or in it when I was there in the middle of June.
Reviewed Oct 7, 2007
mark j.
One of the closest settings to that of Canadian shield waters. The fish population and size seem to be falling however. With the fluctuations in water levels, caution is always a must. Hidden sand bars can find you high and dry. As of April 25, 2006 we're at 5.1' below maximum. Should be similar conditions to those of last years opener.
Reviewed May 2, 2006
anthony g.
Good walleyes if you hit it at the right time.. its been known to have some good musky action as well. Panfish have their years, sometimes its unmatched, sometimes not so good.. all around a good time if you want to catch some fish.
Reviewed Apr 27, 2004
charlie p.
The willow is a decent lake, some days great but overall a 3 to 4 star lake
Reviewed Jan 28, 2004
ian g.
This is my favorite body of water in Wisconsin. I love muskie, and my first muskie over 40 inches i caught in this flowage. This flowage is also great b/c you can camp out and drive your boat to the one restraunt on the flowage. But believe me you get into some of those back bays and you feel like your in canada. O yeah great walleye, pike, bass, and bowfin yup bowfin lake. peace yo
Reviewed Jul 16, 2003
jim k.
Most peaceful place I've ever fished! The lake is so big many people can fish it w/out being in each others way all the time. Can't wait to go back this summer to see if their are any fish that bite.
Was too cold this past weekend
Reviewed Jun 3, 2003
nick h.
exellent lake fishing is good for many types of fish
Reviewed Dec 12, 2002
duane h.
Excellent for Northerns & Walleye
Reviewed Feb 27, 2002
james k.
This lake has a lot of structure that holds fish. There is a wide variety of
fish so the angler can go after species he is interested in. The surrounding
countryside is very pretty and the remoteness of the lake is of great value
to those wanting "to get away" even a bit more.
And there are some nice musky there! My son had one on for awhile.......
Reviewed Aug 25, 2001
jesse j.
One of the best spots in the county!
Reviewed Jul 30, 2001
lucas y.
The Most Beutiful Area I´ve Ever Been To!!
Reviewed May 6, 2001
brian
13" Crappies. Bring A Spare Prop. Lots Of Hazards When Water Is Low
Reviewed Mar 21, 2001
mike h.
Excellent Fishing For All Types Of Fish As Long As You Watch Your Graph And Fish The Structure.
Reviewed Aug 30, 1999
slink
You Don´t Have To Drive To Canada, Just Go To The Willow Flowage!!!
Reviewed Jul 28, 1999
s. s.
Wouldn´t Trade This Spot For Anything! One Of The Last Pristeen Areas In The State!
Reviewed Jul 24, 1999
ron c.
Very Scenic And Serene (especially During The Week). Walleges In Numbers.
Reviewed May 20, 1999
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