Grandfather Flowage
Grandfather Flowage is a dammed stretch of the Wisconsin River in the Town of Rock Falls, Lincoln County. It is owned by Wisconsin Public Service for hydropower and is fished for walleye, northern pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Grandfather Flowage AccessPublicCarry-in site off the Town of Rock Falls, 6-10 parking stalls, no trailer parking, unimproved launch under 3 feet deep. Owned by Wisconsin Public Service.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 Grandfather 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 Grandfather Flowage ↗Local tips
- Plan on a car-top boat or canoe. The access is carry-in only with no trailer parking.
- Fish the deeper water near the dam, where depth reaches about 32 feet.
- The launch is unimproved and shallow, so wear boots and bring a cart.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.