Spirit River Flowage
Spirit River Flowage is a 1,220-acre flowage in Lincoln County near Tomahawk, with a maximum depth of 25 feet and an average depth of about 12 feet. It is known for musky and walleye fishing, and its bottom is mostly sand.
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.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Panfish
Bluegill, crappie and perch in weeds and brush. Great through the ice.
Musky
Big baits along weed edges, rock bars and channel breaks, best in fall.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Spirit River Flowage - Hwy 86 AccessRampPublic boat landing; concrete panel ramp, 1 lane, 6-10 trailers, restroomsDirections ↗
- Spirit River Flowage Access 1 (Town of Tomahawk)RampPublic boat landing; paved ramp, 1 laneDirections ↗
- Spirit River Flowage Access 2 (Town of Bradley)RampPublic boat landing; paved ramp, 1 lane, 1-5 trailersDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 5Spirit River Flowage Access 1PublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
- 6Spirit Flowage Access 1PublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
- 7Spirit River Flowage Access 2PublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Includes sauger and hybrids; 20-24 in protected, only 1 over 24 in; open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 combined with smallmouth | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 14 in, 5 / day | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge Includes hybrids; open May 2 - Dec 31, 2026 | 40 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 No fishing allowed | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | Closed |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Bottom is about 70% sand with some muck, so look for the muck and gravel transitions.
- Purple loosestrife and rusty crayfish are present; clean, drain and dry all watercraft.
- Walleye have a protected slot of 20-24 inches, with only one fish over 24 inches allowed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.