Townsend Flowage

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Townsend Flowage is a 445 acre flowage in Oconto County in northeast Wisconsin. It is known for panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Surface area446 acres

Max depth30 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish are listed as abundant by the DNR

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Northern Pike●●●○○

Common

Boat launches

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

Public boat landingsRamp
DNR lists four public landings on the flowage. Names and exact spots not confirmed.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Townsend Flowage AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Townsend 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.

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Local tips

Fish weed edges and wood for bass and pike.
Use small jigs under a bobber for panfish.
Max depth is only 30 feet, so most fish sit shallow.

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