Cornell Flowage

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

Cornell Flowage is on the Chippewa River in Chippewa County near Cornell. It is known for walleye and smallmouth bass.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 24K Hydrography. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

Current air temperature at Cornell Flowage (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area897 acres

Max depth55.7 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

DNR lists walleye as abundant

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

Reviewers report fast smallmouth action

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Catfish are common

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingsRamp
2 public landings and a public beachDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Cornell Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
4Brunet Island State Park Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cornell Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Cornell Bait ShackNearby
308 South St, Cornell, WIDirections ↗

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Local tips

Rocks are a hazard throughout the lake, so go slow and use a map.
Walleye 16 to 24 inches are protected.
Spinners work well for smallmouth, per reviewers.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.