Chequamegon Waters Flowage
Chequamegon Waters Flowage (Miller Dam Flowage) is an impoundment of the Yellow River in western Taylor County, inside the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It is a shallow, stained-water flowage with a 12-foot concrete dam, known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Chippewa Recreation Area landingRampPublic boat landing on a shallow ramp in the national forest campground area; day use $5 per vehicleDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
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 May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (20-24 in may not be kept; 1 over 24 in) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass Largemouth and smallmouth combined; open May 2 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026; harvest Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 | 40 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 flowage is shallow: average depth about 5 feet, maximum 22 feet, and 39 percent is under 3 feet deep.
- Water is brown-stained with about 3 feet of visibility; roughly 50 timber fish cribs were installed in 1999-2001 as cover.
- Drive-on ice fishing access is available via a town road.
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