Black River Flowage
Black River Flowage is a 190 acre impoundment on the Black River above the dam at Black River Falls in Jackson County. It is known for smallmouth bass and walleye, with muskie and northern pike also present.
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.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Black River Falls Dam LandingRampPublic boat ramp with free parking. No restrooms.Directions ↗
- Halls Creek LandingPublicUpstream carry-in landing, no restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Black River Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Black River Flowage ↗Local tips
- Stay well away from the dam at the lower end.
- Boat traffic is heavy in the lower, developed half, so fish the quieter upper end early.
- The upper flowage has sandstone bluffs and rock, a good place to try for smallmouth.
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