Nekoosa Flowage

Wood County, Wisconsin

Nekoosa Flowage is a 486 acre impoundment on the Wisconsin River at Nekoosa in Wood County, central Wisconsin. It is known for walleye and smallmouth bass, with northern pike, muskie and catfish also present.

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Surface area486 acres

Max depth17 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

DNR lists walleye as common. A slot limit applies.

Smallmouth Bass●●●●○

DNR lists smallmouth as common.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Present. 32 inch minimum.

Muskellunge●●○○○

Present. 50 inch minimum.

Channel Catfish●●○○○

DNR lists catfish as present.

Boat launches

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

Riverside Park boat rampRamp
Ramp and picnic area at the north end of Nekoosa. Free parking and outhouses.Directions ↗
Moccasin Creek landingPublic
Limited parking, no restrooms. The access road is in poor condition.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Nekoosa Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

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.

Hoffmans Tackle BoxNearby
556 WI-73, Nekoosa, WI 54457715-510-0086 Directions ↗
Big Mouth Bait and Tackle SupplyNearby
5593 County Rd S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495715-697-3503 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Walleye have a slot limit here. Check the size rules before you keep any fish.
The flowage is only 17 feet deep. Work rock and gravel areas, which make up much of the bottom.
The dam sits just downstream. Watch current and stay clear of it.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.