Flambeau River
Two forks drain northern Wisconsin's forests, the North Fork past Park Falls and the South Fork past Fifield, before uniting and flowing through Ladysmith to the Chippewa River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Flambeau River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Source | North Fork at Turtle-Flambeau Flowage; South Fork at Round Lake, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Chippewa River near Holcombe, Wisconsin |
| State | Wisconsin |
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, Big Falls, Dairyland (REA), Ladysmith and Thornapple dams lie on the river system.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Flambeau River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Wisconsin: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Lakes on or near the Flambeau River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Dairyland ReservoirWIConnors LakeWIBig Falls FlowageWIRiley Lake (Price County)WIPixley FlowageWILoretta LakeWI
Facts from Flambeau River (Wikipedia) ↗