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Turtle-Flambeau Flowage

Lake fishing  Wisconsin · 05:43 - 20:31

Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a lake in Wisconsin. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
74°
Mon
74%
80°
Tue
74%
72°
Wed
75%
69°
Thu
77%
75°
Best day
Fri
72%
76°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
73°F
Air temp
70°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:58–06:58 Day 06:58–19:16 Dusk 19:16–21:16

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:15–04:15 Major period 14:15–16:15 Minor period 20:49–22:19 Minor period 08:10–09:40

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
70°
11:00
73°
12:00
75°
13:00
76°
14:00
76°
15:00
75°
16:00
74°
17:00
73°
18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
67°
21:00
64°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
34%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
34%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
34%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
26%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a 12,942 acres (52.37 km2) lake in Iron County, Wisconsin. It has a maximum depth of 15 meters and is the seventh largest lake in the state of Wisconsin by surface area. The flowage is home to unique wetland patterns and plant species as well as several species of sport and game fish, including musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and sturgeon. The lake's water clarity is low, but can vary in different locations. Fishing, camping, boating, and hunting are popular activities on the flowage, and Ojibwe people traditionally harvest fish and game on the lake. Environmental concerns on the flowage include mercury contamination, algal blooms, and several types of invasive species.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Turtle-Flambeau Flowage?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Turtle-Flambeau Flowage?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Turtle-Flambeau Flowage?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Turtle-Flambeau Flowage right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 49%.