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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chippewa Flowage
Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Chippewa Flowage
Chippewa Flowage is a reservoir in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, covering 14,600 acres. Winter Dam holds it back on the Chippewa River. The Chippewa Flowage is Wisconsin's third-largest lake, created in 1923 by the Winter Dam on the Chippewa River.
It stretches about 12.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 126 miles. At about 1,310 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 92 ft. The nearest town, Little Round Lake, is about 3.6 miles west. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 69 miles northwest.
- Size
- 14,600 acres (22.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 92 ft
- Shoreline
- About 126 miles
- End to end
- About 12.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Winter Dam, Chippewa River
- County
- Sawyer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Chippewa Flowage
Anglers come to Chippewa Flowage for muskie. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodMuskie
Fall feed. Big baits along weed edges and breaks.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:02 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chippewa Flowage
- Little Round Lakeabout 3.6 mi west
- Haywardabout 9.8 mi northwest
- Spoonerabout 28 mi west
- Ladysmithabout 29 mi south
- Duluthnearest city, about 69 mi northwest
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Questions about Chippewa Flowage
What fish are in Chippewa Flowage?
Chippewa Flowage holds muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chippewa Flowage?
About 92 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Chippewa Flowage?
14,600 acres, with about 126 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chippewa Flowage?
Little Round Lake is about 3.6 miles west; Hayward is about 9.8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Chippewa Flowage today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chippewa Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
