Holcombe Flowage
Holcombe Flowage is a 2,881-acre Chippewa River reservoir in Chippewa and Rusk counties with a maximum depth of about 62 feet and roughly 120 miles of shoreline per Lake-Link. WDNR lists walleye as abundant.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Channel Catfish
Catfish listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Holcombe Flowage public boat landingsPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 9 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 16-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 13 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 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 Sep 5-30, 2026; must be tagged and registered; catch and release only rest of year | 60 in | 1 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- 1776 Outdoors (Ladysmith)Nearby715-532-3351Directions ↗
Local tips
- Winding channels, bays and stump fields offer lots of cover
- Motor trolling allowed with up to 3 hooks per angler
- Lake sturgeon are present; harvest is closed, so release any caught
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.