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
Spirit River Flowage
Lincoln County, Wisconsin · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Spirit River Flowage
Spirit River Flowage is a lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,170 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end with roughly 15.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,430 ft above sea level. Tomahawk is about 1.8 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Lincoln County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 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
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: 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 45°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 6:55 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Spirit River Flowage
- Tomahawkabout 1.8 mi northeast
- Merrillabout 18 mi south
- Rhinelanderabout 21 mi northeast
- Maineabout 28 mi south
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Questions about Spirit River Flowage
What fish are in Spirit River Flowage?
Lakes like Spirit River 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 Spirit River 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 Spirit River Flowage?
About 1,170 acres, with about 15.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Spirit River Flowage?
Tomahawk is about 1.8 miles northeast; Merrill is about 18 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Spirit River Flowage today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Spirit River Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
