Reservoir (Tomahawk River impoundment)

Willow Flowage

Oneida, Wisconsin

The Willow Flowage is a Tomahawk River impoundment in Oneida County and part of the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area, listed by WDNR at 4,217 acres with a maximum depth of 30 feet. WDNR lists panfish as abundant and northern pike and walleye as common.

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Surface area4,217 acres

Max depth30 ft

Shoreline79.2 mi

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Walleye●●●○○

Listed as common by WDNR

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant

Crappie●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant

Yellow Perch●●●●○

Panfish listed as abundant

Muskellunge●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Listed as present by WDNR

Boat launches

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

Dam LandingPublic
East side; paved parking and toiletDirections ↗
Sandy LandingPublic
East side; paved parking and toiletDirections ↗
Sportsmans LandingPublic
Rustic unpaved landing, west/south sideDirections ↗
Talbots LandingPublic
Rustic unpaved landing, west/south sideDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See 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	50 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 ↗

Verified October 2026. 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.

Willow Wood LodgeNearby
Hazelhurst, WI715-453-4929 Directions ↗
Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopsNearby
Minocqua, WI715-358-5130 Directions ↗

Search more bait shops near Willow Flowage ↗

Local tips

Stumps, bogs and flooded timber hold fish; expect hazards outside marked channels
Water levels are managed and can change; watch for shallow bars
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.