Biron Flowage
Biron Flowage is a 2,187-acre Wisconsin River impoundment in Portage and Wood Counties in central Wisconsin, formed by the Biron Dam built in 1916. It is noted for muskellunge and northern pike along with walleye, smallmouth bass and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and river mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Galecke Park landing (Plover)RampPublic boat landing with two ramps and ample parking; day or season pass requiredDirections ↗
- Upper end landing, Blue Heron LanePublicPublic boat landing off West River DriveDirections ↗
- Lower end landing, Town of BironPublicPublic boat landing off Biron DriveDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 5Hwy U Boat RampPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; open all year | 15 in (1 fish may be 28 in or over) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass Largemouth and smallmouth combined; open all year | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Combined with largemouth; open all year | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open all year | 32 in | 1 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Closed to fishing | Closed | 0 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- The bottom has sand, gravel, rock and abundant wood and stumps; average depth is 8-10 feet.
- The stretch from the spillway down to the Blue Heron landing is reported to fish well year-round, as is the Mill Creek/Love Creek area.
- Water levels can change quickly; the area guide suggests calling 800-775-6404 for water level updates before launching.
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