Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
A remote Northwoods flowage with more than 100 islands and mostly state-owned shoreline. Walleye and northern pike are abundant, and there are special size rules.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Abundant. 12 in minimum, only 1 over 15 in. Rock bars and old river channels.
Northern Pike
Abundant. No minimum, 5 a day.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Panfish
Crappie must be 10 in.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Northern Pike | ||||||||||||
| Musky | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass |
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Springstead LandingPublicSouth sideDirections ↗
- 2Sportsman's LandingPublicWest sideDirections ↗
- 3Murray's LandingPublicEast sideDirections ↗
- 4Trude Lake LandingPublicNorth side, Trude LakeDirections ↗
- 5 public landings in totalPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all locationsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Only 1 over 15 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 12 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass 14-18 in may not be kept; only 1 over 18 in; May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass 14-18 in may not be kept; only 1 over 18 in; Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year; crappie min 10 in; 10 panfish total | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Flambeau Flowage SportsNearbyMercerDirections ↗
Local tips
- Stumps and rock are everywhere. Stay in marked channels and go slowly.
- Remote campsites on the islands are first-come, first-served.
- Bring a GPS or map. It's easy to get turned around among the islands.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.