Rhinelander Flowage
Rhinelander Flowage is a 1,372-acre impoundment in Oneida County with a maximum depth of 10 feet. WDNR lists panfish as abundant; musky, northern pike and walleye are common, with both bass species present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish abundant per WDNR
Crappie
Panfish abundant per WDNR
Yellow Perch
Panfish abundant per WDNR
Muskellunge
Common per WDNR
Northern Pike
Common per WDNR
Walleye
Common per WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Present per WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Present per WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Rhinelander Flowage public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 5 public boat landing(s)Directions ↗
- 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 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 ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / 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.
- Up North OutfittersNearby2887 County N, Rhinelander, WI 54501(715) 680-9107Directions ↗
- Fishing HoleNearby3460 N Faust Lake Rd, Rhinelander, WI 54501(715) 362-1510Directions ↗
- Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopNearby8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751Directions ↗
Local tips
- Shallow flowage: expect stumps and weeds
- Cover water with crankbaits and spinnerbaits for musky and pike
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.