There are several larger bodies of water to fish in this area. If you’re looking for bigger waters to give you more opportunities for bigger numbers of fish and quality fish, you have plenty of options here. The bigger waters are popular among locals and tourists though, so don’t be surprised with all the summer and weekend boat traffic on the more popular lakes in this area. We listed the lakes that are 500 acres and bigger below.
Lake Wissota
Lake Wissota is a 6,148 acre lake located in Chippewa County. It has a maximum depth of 64.4 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from many different public boat landings. The lake also has a public beach. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon, catfish and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass and catfish are considered common. Largemouth bass, sturgeon and panfish are listed as present.
Holcombe Flowage
Holcombe Flowage is a 2,881 acre lake located in Rusk, Chippewa Counties. It has a maximum depth of 62 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from many public boat landings. There is also a public beach on the lake. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while muskie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, sturgeon and panfish are considered common. Catfish are listed as present.
Dairyland Reservoir (Flambeau)
Dairyland Reservoir (Flambeau) is a 1,870 acre lake located in Rusk County. It has a maximum depth of 70 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from many different public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon, catfish and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while smallmouth bass and muskie are considered common. Largemouth bass, northern pike, sturgeon, catfish and panfish are listed as present.
Chippewa Falls Flowage 5555
Chippewa Falls Flowage 5555 is a 954 acre lake located in Eau Claire, Chippewa Counties. It has a maximum depth of 29 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon, catfish and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while smallmouth bass and catfish are considered common. Muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass, sturgeon and panfish are listed as present.
Long Lake
Long Lake is a 936 acre lake located in Chippewa County. It has a maximum depth of 101 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings. The lake also has a public beach. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while muskie, smallmouth bass, pike and panfish are considered common. Largemouth bass are listed as present.
Cornell Flowage
Cornell Flowage is a 897 acre lake located in Chippewa County. It has a maximum depth of 55.7 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye, sturgeon, catfish and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while muskie, northern pike, smallmouth bass, catfish and panfish are common. Largemouth bass are listed as present.
Otter Lake (Brown)
Otter Lake (Brown) is a 602 acre lake located in Chippewa County. It has a maximum depth of 43 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from several public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, all of these species are considered common in the lake.
Island Lake
Island Lake is a 543 acre lake located in Rusk County. It has a maximum depth of 54 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from multiple public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while muskie and northern pike are common. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and panfish are listed as present. The water is moderately clear.