Sprague-Mather Flowage

Juneau County, Wisconsin

Sprague-Mather Flowage is a shallow impoundment on the Little Yellow River in Juneau County, near Necedah. It is known for northern pike and panfish.

Air temp in Mather, WI Not available right now.

Outline: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 24K Hydrography. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

Current air temperature at Sprague-Mather Flowage (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area810 acres

Max depth9 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Pike are reported to run small

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Bluegill●●○○○

Panfish reported small

Boat launches

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

Sprague-Mather Flowage (no developed launch)Public
No developed boat launch found. Reported as no-motor water, so plan to carry in a small boat or fish from shore.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 Sprague-Mather 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.

Papa's Live Bait and Tackle ShopNearby
Arkdale, WIDirections ↗
The Bighorn StoreNearby
Arkdale, WIDirections ↗

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Local tips

The lake is only about 9 feet deep, so expect winterkill in hard winters.
Carry in a small boat or canoe, since no developed launch was found.
Clean off curly-leaf pondweed before you leave.

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