Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt Fishing
A 2,489-acre Wisconsin flowage in Portage County, down to 25 feet.
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Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt at a glance
Find a Lake puts Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt at 2,489 acres, inside Portage County. Maximum depth on file is 25 feet. Stevens Point is the nearest community, about 4 miles away. The DNR manages it from the West Central Region. Biologists sort it into the complex riverine lake class.
Species on record are northern pike, walleye, catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge and panfish. You can put in at 3 public boat landings. Satellite readings put average clarity near 4 feet (2017).
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For Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt, Find a Lake gives each fish group an abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Largemouth Bass | Present |
| Musky | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
| Sturgeon | Present |
The class profile behind Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
“Complex riverine lakes often support great fisheries for riverine species like smallmouth bass, and in some systems, walleye.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Trailering to a landing on Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- Bukolt Park Boat Launch2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept.
- First Lake Boat Landing2 lanes, 11 to 15 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Consolidated Papers, Inc.
- Pfiffner/Pioneer Park Boat Launch1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept.
Landings within a short drive of Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- River Road Boat RampWisconsin River, 4 miles north
- Consolidated ParkwayWisconsin River, 4 miles southeast
- Heffron Street Boat RampMcDill Pond, 5 miles southeast
- Wisconsin River Flowage Carry-in Boat LandingWisconsin River, 5 miles southeast
- McDill Pond AccessMcDill Pond, 5 miles southeast
- Lehner LandingPlover River, 5 miles southeast
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Clarity, bottom and depth at Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt has a bottom that is 20% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 80% muck, according to WDNR.
The DNR calls Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
WDNR records these invasives in Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt: curly-leaf pondweed and eurasian water-milfoil. Drain water and remove plants at the landing.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules for Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
Seasons, size limits and daily bags below are copied from the WDNR entry for Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | Open All Year | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 28" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 28" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 50" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | Open All Year | The minimum length limit is 32" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Open All Year | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| 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. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
WDNR attaches this general rule to Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt: Hook and line fishing is open all year for fish species except muskellunge, lake sturgeon, trout, paddlefish and threatened or endangered species. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
For all of Portage County the guide reads: With the exceptions below, northern pike regulations follow the northern pike management zones (see page 13). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
Zone check for Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt: north of Hwy 10, Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Stocking records for Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
Between 2024 and 2025, 2 recorded releases put 1,685 fish into Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 11.8 in | 814 |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 9 in | 871 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
How Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt compares nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt | 2,489 | 25 | 3 | complex riverine | |
| Wisconsin River Flowage Number 2 49 | 4 miles southeast | 228 | 25 | 0 | complex riverine |
| McDill Pond | 5 miles southeast | 247 | 19 | 2 | simple riverine |
| Jordan Pond | 7 miles east | 84 | 7 | 2 | simple riverine |
| Springville Pond | 7 miles southeast | 14 | 10 | 0 | simple trout pond |
| Van Order Pond (Christensen) | 7 miles northeast | 54 | 7 | 0 | simple harsh has fishery |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Around Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
Lakes a few miles from Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- Wisconsin River Flowage Number 2 494 miles southeast
- McDill Pond5 miles southeast
- Jordan Pond7 miles east
- Springville Pond7 miles southeast
- Van Order Pond (Christensen)7 miles northeast
Bait and gear stops around Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- Glen's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Stevens Point, 1 mile
- Wisconsin Fish Farmsbait and tackle shop, Stevens Point, 1 mile
- Northern Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Stevens Point, 3 miles
- Gollon Brothers Wholesale Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Stevens Point, 6 miles
- Fleet Farm Stevens Pointfarm and general store with fishing gear, Stevens Point, 6 miles
- Cliff's Bait & Tackelbait and tackle shop, Plover, 6 miles
Towns close to Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- Stevens Point4 miles
- Park Ridge4 miles
- Whiting5 miles
The county side of Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
- Portage Countyseat: Stevens Point
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Sport fish found around Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt
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Before a trip to Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt, the short answers
Where is Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt on a Wisconsin map?
The lake lies in Portage County, WDNR West Central Region, about 4 miles from Stevens Point.
What maximum depth does the WDNR list for Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt?
Find a Lake gives 2,489 acres and 25 feet at the deepest.
How many landings does Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt have?
3 mapped landings; Bukolt Park Boat Launch is the largest.
What species are in Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt?
northern pike (common), walleye (common), catfish (present), largemouth bass (present), muskellunge (present), panfish (present) and smallmouth bass (present), per the WDNR.
What are the walleye rules on Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids rule: The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 28" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 28" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
What does a Wisconsin license cost for a trip to Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt?
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.
What is the bottom of Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt like?
Satellite clarity about 4 feet (2017). Bottom: 20% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 80% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Is there a tackle store near Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt?
Glen's Live Bait is nearest at 1 mile.
Is Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens Pt a stocked lake?
Yes; the latest WDNR record is 2025: 814 muskellunge.
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