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Turtle-Flambeau Flowage

Lake fishing  Wisconsin · 06:45 - 16:42

Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is one of the lakes in Wisconsin. Most people come here for Walleye, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
48°
Fri
75%
40°
Sat
69%
40°
Sun
79%
49°
Best day
Mon
77%
53°
Tue
66%
49°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
52°F
Air temp
58°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.53 inHg → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Dusk 15:27–17:27

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:09–09:09 Major period 19:09–21:09 Minor period 01:01–02:31 Minor period 13:47–15:17

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

05:00
58°
06:00
58°
07:00
57°
08:00
57°
09:00
58°
10:00
58°
11:00
60°
12:00
61°
13:00
59°
14:00
59°
15:00
58°
16:00
57°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
25%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
16%
Active through the night, off season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout and Common Carp.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout, Common Carp, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

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?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Turtle-Flambeau Flowage right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 88%.