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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.1
SmallmouthCommon6.5
MuskyPresent4.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.0
PerchPanfish, present4.0
CrappiePanfish, present4.0
LargemouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" 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 · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
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 Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Big Falls
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Catches & reportsLakes near Big Falls
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairyland Reservoir (Flambeau)Rusk | 5.2 | 1,745 | 70 ft |
| Lea Flowage (Lea Lake)Rusk | 6.6 | 232 | 9 ft |
| Lake La VerneRusk | 8.5 | 60 | 12 ft |
| Ladysmith FlowageRusk | 9.1 | 288 | 19 ft |
| Shamrock LakeRusk | 10.9 | 56 | 8 ft |
| Hegmeister LakeSawyer | 11.3 | 64 | 18 ft |
| White Birch LakeSawyer | 11.5 | 87 | 6 ft |
| Skinner Creek Flowage*Sawyer | 12.3 | 66 | 5 ft |
Big Falls questions
How deep is Big Falls Flowage?
Big Falls Flowage is 45 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 281 acres.
What fish are in Big Falls Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present), sturgeon (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Big Falls Flowage?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Big Falls Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Big Falls Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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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 2026-10-08.