Eau Claire Flowage
Eau Claire Flowage is a shallow flowage in Marathon County near Schofield and Rothschild. It holds largemouth bass, walleye and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Schofield Dam Boat LaunchRampCity of Schofield. Concrete rampDirections ↗
- 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 Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire Flowage ↗Local tips
- Max depth is only about 10 feet, so fish are never far from the bottom.
- Launch at the Schofield dam and look for current near the dam.
- Shallow water warms fast. Early morning and evening are best in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.