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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Saint Croix Flowage
Douglas County, Wisconsin · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Saint Croix Flowage
In Douglas County, Wisconsin, Saint Croix Flowage covers about 2,190 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. At about 1,010 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lake Nebagamon is about 18 miles north. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 37 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,010 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
For a lake of this size in Wisconsin, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 42°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
- 6
5 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 7:06 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Saint Croix Flowage
- Lake Nebagamonabout 18 mi north
- Haywardabout 22 mi southeast
- Spoonerabout 29 mi south
- Little Round Lakeabout 29 mi southeast
- Duluthnearest city, about 37 mi north
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Questions about Saint Croix Flowage
What fish are in Saint Croix Flowage?
Lakes like Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Flowage?
About 2,190 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Saint Croix Flowage?
Lake Nebagamon is about 18 miles north; Hayward is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Saint Croix Flowage today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Saint Croix Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
