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
Turtle Flambeau Flowage
Iron County, Wisconsin · 12,900 acres (20.2 sq mi)
43°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Turtle Flambeau Flowage
Turtle Flambeau Flowage spreads over 12,900 acres in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was made by Turtle Dam on the Flambeau River. The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is the seventh-largest lake in Wisconsin by surface area.
From end to end it runs about 10.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 135 miles. Its surface is about 1,570 ft above sea level. It reaches about 49 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Lac du Flambeau, is about 10 miles southeast.
- Size
- 12,900 acres (20.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 49 ft
- Shoreline
- About 135 miles
- End to end
- About 10.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,570 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Turtle Dam, Flambeau River
- County
- Iron County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 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 in Turtle Flambeau Flowage
The fish here: muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairMuskie
Late season. Slow, big baits for big fish.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
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 6:58 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Turtle Flambeau Flowage
- Lac du Flambeauabout 10 mi southeast
- Park Fallsabout 12 mi southwest
- Hurleyabout 21 mi north
- Ironwoodabout 21 mi north
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Questions about Turtle Flambeau Flowage
What fish are in Turtle Flambeau Flowage?
Turtle Flambeau Flowage holds muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Turtle Flambeau Flowage?
About 49 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Turtle Flambeau Flowage?
12,900 acres, with about 135 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Turtle Flambeau Flowage?
Lac du Flambeau is about 10 miles southeast; Park Falls is about 12 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Turtle Flambeau Flowage today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Turtle Flambeau Flowage on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
