Minong Flowage Fishing
A 1,587-acre Wisconsin flowage in Douglas County and Washburn County, down to 21 feet.
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Minong Flowage by the numbers
In Douglas County and Washburn County, Minong Flowage spreads over 1,587 acres of open water. Expect water as deep as 21 feet, with a mean of 9 feet. Minong lies about 6 miles from the lake. It is a Northern Region water for the WDNR. The DNR groups it as a complex cool dark lake.
WDNR records walleye recruitment here as natural reproduction only. It lies in the ceded territory, where the walleye bag is three on each water. The DNR fish list names walleye, northern pike, panfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There are 2 public boat landings on its shore. A 2017 satellite estimate puts clarity at 7.4 feet.
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Each species group in Minong Flowage carries a WDNR abundance word.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Walleye | Abundant |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
Walleye in Minong Flowage: natural reproduction only.
How the DNR describes the Minong Flowage fishery
“Complex cool dark lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for yellow perch, and have the potential to produce quality northern pike and muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Boat landings on Minong Flowage
- Minong Flowage Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Property Manager
- Totogatic Campground Boat Ramp1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, fish cleaning, Forestry Dept.
Boat landings close to Minong Flowage
- Cranberry Lake Access near MinongCranberry Lake, 2 miles north
- Crystal Lake Access near MinongCrystal Lake, 2 miles north
- Gilmore Lake Boat RampGilmore Lake, 3 miles southeast
- Person Lake AccessPerson Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Bond Lake AccessBond Lake, 3 miles northeast
- Lower Kimball Lake AccessLower Kimball Lake, 3 miles southwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
What the water is like in Minong Flowage
The DNR bottom survey for Minong Flowage lists 90% sand, 3% gravel, 2% rock, 5% muck.
WDNR types Minong Flowage as a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Invasives verified in Minong Flowage: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil and purple loosestrife. Leave the landing with an empty bilge and live well.
Ordinances in force on Minong Flowage: slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Fishing regulations for Minong Flowage
Each row is the regulation the WDNR app prints for Minong Flowage.
| 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 limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth bass | May 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026 | No minimum length limit and 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 25. |
| 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. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
Every species on Minong Flowage also falls under this note: Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the MINONG FLOWAGE including CRANBERRY LAKE Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
From the Douglas County section of the guide: Douglas County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded terri- tory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). For lakes and flowages also partially in Burnett and Washburn counties, largemouth and smallmouth bass of any length may be kept. Douglas County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12).
For pike Minong Flowage is north of Hwy 10, and the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map) sets its bass dates.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Lakes near Minong Flowage compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minong Flowage | 1,587 | 21 | 2 | complex cool dark | |
| Upper Kimball Lake | 2 miles southwest | 42 | 11 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Middle Kimball Lake | 2 miles southwest | 96 | 77 | 0 | simple two story |
| Cranberry Lake, Douglas County | 2 miles north | 169 | 19 | 1 | complex cool dark |
| Loon Lake near Minong, Douglas County | 3 miles northwest | 54 | 35 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Crystal Lake, Douglas County | 3 miles northwest | 291 | 22 | 1 | complex warm clear |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around the area of Minong Flowage
Lakes next door to Minong Flowage
- Upper Kimball Lake2 miles southwest
- Middle Kimball Lake2 miles southwest
- Cranberry Lake, Douglas County2 miles north
- Loon Lake near Minong, Douglas County3 miles northwest
- Crystal Lake, Douglas County3 miles northwest
Minnows and tackle close to Minong Flowage
- A&H Country Marketbait and tackle shop, Spooner, 17 miles
- Aaa Sportshopsporting goods store, Spooner, 22 miles
- Jims Bait LLCbait and tackle shop, Barnes, 23 miles
- Hayward Fly Fishing Cofly shop, Hayward, 23 miles
- L And M Fleet Supply, 10680 STATE HIGHWAY 27 and 77farm and general store with fishing gear, Hayward, 23 miles
- Hayward Bait And Bottle Shoppe Incbait and tackle shop, Hayward, 24 miles
Towns within reach of Minong Flowage
- Minong6 miles
- Gordon8 miles
- Solon Springs14 miles
Minong Flowage by county
- Douglas Countyseat: Superior
- Washburn Countyseat: Shell Lake
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Minong Flowage: what Wisconsin anglers want to know
Which Wisconsin county is Minong Flowage in?
Look in Douglas County and Washburn County, WDNR Northern Region, about 6 miles from Minong.
How many acres does the WDNR give Minong Flowage?
1,587 acres of water and 21 feet at the deepest.
Can I back a trailer into Minong Flowage at a public landing?
2 mapped landings, led by Minong Flowage Access.
Which fish does the WDNR list for Minong Flowage?
On file: walleye (abundant), northern pike (common), panfish (common), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
What size limits apply on Minong Flowage?
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 Minong Flowage?
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 Minong Flowage run?
Satellite clarity about 7.4 feet (2017). Bottom: 90% sand, 3% gravel, 2% rock, 5% muck. WDNR class: complex cool dark. Type: drainage.
Which bait counter sits closest to Minong Flowage?
A&H Country Market is about 17 miles from the lake.
Which invasives are in Minong Flowage?
chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil and purple loosestrife, per the WDNR.
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