Wisconsin · USA
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
Musky- Panfish
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Walleye- Sturgeon
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Seasons & limits — Wisconsin statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass (LMB) — harvest | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Smallmouth Bass (SMB) — harvest | Northern Zone: June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027; other inland waters: May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Panfish: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily limit 25 in total; minimum length none | — |
| Northern Pike | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 (both zones) | Northern Zone (inland waters north of US Hwy 10): daily limit 5, no minimum length. Southern Zone (south of US Hwy 10): daily limit 2, minimum length 26 inches | — |
| Lake Sturgeon | Hook-and-line harvest on the waters listed in the guide table: Sept. 5, 2026 – Sept. 30, 2026; catch-and-release only on other listed waters: June 6, 2026 – March 7, 2027; closed all year on all other inland waters | Harvest: 1 per season, minimum length 60 inches; all hook-and-line lake sturgeon must be tagged and registered. Catch-and-release waters: 0 | — |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Lower Wisconsin River from the Prairie du Sac Dam downstream: July 4, 2026 – March 7, 2027; all other inland waters: closed all year | Daily limit 3; minimum length none (Lower Wisconsin River only) | — |
| Walleye and Sauger (includes hybrids) | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 | Daily limit 3 in total. Most waters in the Ceded Territory: 15 inches but less than 20 inches may be kept, with one over 24 inches. Most other inland waters: minimum length 15 inches | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Muskellunge must be at least 50”. Walleye must be at least 12”, and only one over 15” may be kept. Only 10 panfish may be kept. Crappie must be at least 10”. Only largemouth and smallmouth bass less than 14” may be kept, except one fish over 18” may be kept.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.