Willow Flowage
Willow Flowage is a massive, largely undeveloped 6,000-plus-acre system west of Minocqua known more for its size and fishing reputation than for clarity or depth.
It offers a rugged, wilderness-style experience with extensive public shoreline, numerous islands, and expansive open water. It is highly desirable for anglers and those seeking a semi-wild big-water feel, but it does not compete with premier clear-water lakes for swimming or aesthetic appeal.
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Willow Flowage is consistently highlighted as a premier walleye and musky fishery, with strong populations of both, along with northern pike, smallmouth bass, and panfish. The complex structure—points, humps, flooded timber, and channels—rewards anglers who study maps, watch water levels, and adapt to conditions, often focusing on wind-driven structure and subtle depth transitions. Because of its size and remote feel, safety and navigation planning are important, but those who prepare are rewarded with some of the best multi-species fishing in the region.
How big is Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage is 6306 acres with 79.17 miles of shoreline.
How deep is Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage has an average depth of 10 feet and a maximum depth of 30 feet.
Does Willow Flowage have a boat launch?
Yes, Willow Flowage has a public boat launch.
How far is Willow Flowage from Minocqua?
Willow Flowage is 28 minutes from Minocqua, Wisconsin.
What is the water clarity of Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage has a water clarity of 1.5 feet.
How long is the shoreline on Willow Flowage?
The shoreline of Willow Flowage is about 79.17 miles.
What type of lake is Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage is a Drainage lake.
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