Kilbourn Flowage
Kilbourn Flowage is a 1,868-acre Wisconsin River impoundment in Adams and Juneau Counties, created by the Kilbourn Dam at Wisconsin Dells. The WDNR lists panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and catfish, and tour boats use the water.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and river mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Upper Dells boat rampRampPublic boat ramp at River Road and Indiana Avenue in Wisconsin Dells; credit card pay stationDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; open all year | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass Largemouth and smallmouth combined; open all year | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Combined with largemouth; open all year | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open 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 Closed to fishing | Closed | 0 |
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.
- B & H Trout Fishing & Bait ShopNearby3640 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells608-254-7280Directions ↗
Local tips
- Spring walleye and white bass migrate upriver toward Kilbourn Dam, and flathead catfish are commonly caught near it.
- Tour boats operate on the flowage, so watch for them.
- Maximum depth is 35 feet.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.