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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Willow is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.4
PerchPanfish, abundant8.4
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.4
WalleyeCommon7.5
Northern pikeCommon6.9
MuskyPresent · stocked5.4
LargemouthPresent4.4
SmallmouthPresent4.4How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 4
The DNR drew Willow on 4 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Access - Off Willow Dam Rd - Near DamDirections
- AccessDirections
- Access Off Rozell RdDirections
- Access - Off Willow Dam RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 1,051 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2018 | 1,682 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2016 | 1,575 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.24" |
| 2014 | 788 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.5" |
| 2010 | 1,617 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.1" |
The DNR has 18 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish, Pike
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Walleye (Larger Than 17")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Willow board
Catches & reportsLakes near Willow
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk LakeOneida | 2.5 | 130 | 7 ft |
| Bear LakeOneida | 5 | 312 | 20 ft |
| McCormick LakeOneida | 5.4 | 118 | 8 ft |
| Willow LakeOneida | 5.7 | 395 | 6 ft |
| Swamsauger LakeOneida | 5.8 | 141 | 12 ft |
| Burrows LakeOneida | 6 | 156 | 26 ft |
| Hughitt LakeOneida | 6.3 | 81 | 9 ft |
| Garth LakeOneida | 6.9 | 114 | 22 ft |
Willow questions
How deep is Willow Flowage?
Willow Flowage is 30 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 4,217 acres.
What fish are in Willow Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Willow Flowage?
There are 4 public launches: Access - Off Willow Dam Rd - Near Dam, Access, Access Off Rozell Rd and Access - Off Willow Dam Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Willow Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Willow Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Willow Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 1,051 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.