Chetek Flowage 135 near Chetek: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Barron County entry here is Chetek Flowage 135, in Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 1,027 feet. Chetek sits 1.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Cameron lies 8.5 miles off, Barron another 12 miles. More in the same country: Pokegama Lake sits 1.4 miles out, Tenmile Lake after 1.4 miles, Bass Lake sits 2 miles out, Mud Lake after 3.5 miles and Prairie Lake sits 3.9 miles out. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Chetek Flowage 135

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Barron County names brown trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. This water fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Pokegama Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.