The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chequamegon Waters Flowage
Taylor County, Wisconsin · about 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Chequamegon Waters Flowage
Chequamegon Waters Flowage is a lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin, covering about 2,530 acres.
It stretches about 5.7 miles end to end with roughly 21 miles of shoreline. At about 1,260 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Thorp is about 15 miles south. Eau Claire, the nearest city, is about 46 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 2,530 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,260 ft
- County
- Taylor County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Chequamegon Waters Flowage in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chequamegon Waters Flowage
- Thorpabout 15 mi south
- Medfordabout 17 mi east
- Stanleyabout 18 mi southwest
- Cornellabout 21 mi west
- Eau Clairenearest city, about 46 mi southwest
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Questions about Chequamegon Waters Flowage
What fish are in Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
Lakes like Chequamegon Waters Flowage usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
About 2,530 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
Thorp is about 15 miles south; Medford is about 17 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Chequamegon Waters Flowage today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chequamegon Waters Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
