Fishing at Saint Croix Flowage, Douglas County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Saint Croix Flowage, in Douglas County. It lies 1,001 feet above sea level. About 3.5 sq miles, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. With about 28 miles of shoreline, local advice saves a lot of walking. Among the waters listed for Douglas County, none is wider. Lake Nebagamon lies 20 miles from the water. After that come Hayward at 25 miles and Spooner at 30 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Saint Croix Flowage

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Douglas County include yellow perch, walleye, white sucker and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish Saint Croix Flowage to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 8°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Plan any trip to Saint Croix Flowage around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Webb Lake is 1.7 miles off. For Saint Croix Flowage in particular, ask before you travel.