Flowage

Musser Flowage

Price, Wisconsin

Musser Flowage is a 503-acre flowage in Price County with a maximum depth of 15 feet and low water clarity. WDNR lists panfish as abundant, musky, largemouth bass and walleye as common, and northern pike as present.

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Surface area503 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant by WDNR

Crappie●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant by WDNR

Muskellunge●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Northern Pike●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Musser Flowage public boat landingsPublic
WDNR lists 2 public landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See 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 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	14 in	5 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	0 / day
Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	25 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Elk River Custom RodsNearby
1424 N Lake Ave, Phillips, WI 54555(715) 339-4209 Directions ↗
Northwoods Camping SuppliesNearby
N8646 E Wilson Flowage Rd, Phillips, WI 54555(715) 339-4440 Directions ↗
Bridge Bait Tackle & ArcheryNearby
1414 4th Ave S, Park Falls, WIDirections ↗

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Local tips

Panfish are abundant: fish brush and weed edges
Stained water: use contrasty lures for walleye and bass
Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish

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