Jersey City Flowage
Jersey City Flowage is a 423 acre flowage on the Tomahawk River between Tomahawk and Lake Nokomis in Lincoln County. It is known for musky, northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Anglers report good topwater action at sunrise.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat landingRampEast side of the flowage, reached from Kaufman Road.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 Jersey City Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- LT Bait & TackleNearby7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539715-277-2616Directions ↗
Local tips
- The flowage averages only about 4 feet deep. Watch for stumps and shallow bars.
- The area below Bradley Dam is reported to be good in spring.
- Clean and drain your boat. Eurasian water-milfoil and rusty crayfish are in the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.