Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County Fishing
A 3,138-acre Wisconsin flowage in Iron County, down to 25 feet.
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Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County by the numbers
In Iron County, Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County spreads over 3,138 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 25 feet. Pence lies about 2 miles from the lake. It is a Northern Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex cool clear lake.
The DNR musky layer includes it: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2). WDNR records walleye recruitment here as natural reproduction only. The WDNR designated waters layer marks it as an Outstanding Resource Water. It lies in the ceded territory, where the walleye bag is three on each water. The DNR fish list names walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, panfish and smallmouth bass. There are 4 public boat landings on its shore.
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Each species group in Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Walleye | Abundant |
| Musky | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Common |
Walleye in Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County: natural reproduction only. Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County musky status: natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2).
How the DNR describes the Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County fishery
“Complex cool clear lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for smallmouth bass.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
- Gile Flowage Access2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, City of Montreal
- Hwy C Boat Ramp2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Property Manager
- 4-H Landing1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Pence
- Gile Flowage Boat Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Forestry & Parks Dept.
Boat landings close to Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
- Lake One AccessLake One, 7 miles south
- Weber Lake Campground Boat LaunchWeber Lake, 8 miles west
- Obadash Lake AccessObadash Lake, 8 miles south
- Island Lake Access near MontrealIsland Lake, 9 miles south
- Pine Lake Access near MontrealPine Lake, 10 miles southeast
- Upson Lake AccessUpson Lake, 10 miles west
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
The DNR bottom survey for Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County lists 45% sand, 15% gravel, 20% rock, 20% muck.
WDNR types Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Invasives verified in Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail and spiny waterflea. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
Each row is the regulation the WDNR app prints for Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit, but only 1 fish over 14" is allowed and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length, but largemouth bass and smallmouth bass from 14" to 18" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 18 is allowed. The daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | No minimum length, but largemouth bass from 14" to 18" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 18 is allowed. The daily bag limit is 5. |
| Smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only). |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Crappie | Open All Year | Minimum length for crappies is 10" and bag limit for panfish is 10 in total. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
Every species on Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County also falls under this note: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with 1 hook, bait, or lure per angler, and 3 hooks, baits, or lures maximum per boat.
From the Iron County section of the guide: Iron County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (one hook, bait or lure per person; three lines maximum per boat). With the exceptions below, Northern Bass Zone rules apply (see page 12).
For pike Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County is north of Hwy 10, and the Northern Bass Zone sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Recent stockings at Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
Stocking records for Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County: 1 entries, 550 fish, years 2024 to 2024.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11.5 in | 550 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Lakes near Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County | 3,138 | 25 | 4 | complex cool clear | |
| Lake Lavina | 3 miles northeast | 62 | 6 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Lake One, Iron County | 7 miles south | 23 | 12 | 1 | simple harsh has fishery |
| Weber Lake near Iron Belt, Iron County | 8 miles west | 65 | 39 | 1 | simple two story |
| Obadash Lake | 8 miles south | 11 | 10 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Fifteen Lake | 9 miles southwest | 22 | 10 | 0 | simple warm dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
Lakes next door to Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
- Lake Lavina3 miles northeast
- Lake One, Iron County7 miles south
- Weber Lake near Iron Belt, Iron County8 miles west
- Obadash Lake8 miles south
- Fifteen Lake9 miles southwest
Minnows and tackle close to Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
- Flambeau Flowage Sportsbait and tackle shop, Mercer, 18 miles
- Turtle River Trading Cobait and tackle shop, Mercer, 18 miles
Towns within reach of Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County
- Pence2 miles
- Montreal3 miles
- Hurley3 miles
Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County by county
- Iron Countyseat: Hurley
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Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County in?
Look in Iron County, WDNR Northern Region, about 2 miles from Pence.
How many acres does the WDNR give Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
3,138 acres of water and 25 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County at a public landing?
4 mapped landings, led by Gile Flowage Access.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
On file: walleye (abundant), muskellunge (common), northern pike (common), panfish (common) and smallmouth bass (common).
What size limits apply on Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids: No minimum length limit, but only 1 fish over 14" is allowed and the daily bag limit is 3.
What does a nonresident pay to fish Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
How clear does the water in Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County run?
Bottom: 45% sand, 15% gravel, 20% rock, 20% muck. WDNR class: complex cool clear. Type: drainage.
Which bait counter sits closest to Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
Flambeau Flowage Sports is about 18 miles from the lake.
When did WDNR crews last stock Gile Flowage near Pence, Iron County?
WDNR stocked 550 muskellunge in 2024.
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