Waupee Flowage in Oconto County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Set in Oconto County, Wisconsin, this is Waupee Flowage. The country here is mixed forest. With some 104 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Size puts it in the front rank of our Oconto County list. Some 24 miles away sits Gillett, the nearest settlement. For a city, Green Bay is 52 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Waupee Flowage

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Across Oconto County, recorded fish include brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Waupee Flowage that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 13°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter slows the flow and edges it with ice; the open runs keep fishing where the current holds. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Waupee Flowage.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Grindle Lake, 0.3 miles away. Nothing on Waupee Flowage should be assumed from this page alone.