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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Chequamegon Waters is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.3
PerchPanfish, abundant8.3
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.3
LargemouthAbundant8.3
Northern pikeCommon6.8How 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 3
The DNR drew Chequamegon Waters on 3 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| 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 | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
5 public- Miller Dam County Park RampDirections
- USFS Campground Access off Chippewa RdDirections
- Access Off Cth MDirections
- Access off Perkinstown AveDirections
- Access G and Diamond DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,350 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2022 | 1,350 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2021 | 1,350 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2019 | 1,350 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
| 2017 | 1,350 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Chequamegon Waters
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Catches & reportsLakes near Chequamegon Waters
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn LakeTaylor | 4 | 62 | 58 ft |
| Hulls LakeTaylor | 8.7 | 70 | 35 ft |
| Monson FlowageTaylor | 9.4 | 60 | 8 ft |
| Upper Steve Creek FlowageTaylor | 11.4 | 140 | 8 ft |
| Sackett LakeTaylor | 12.4 | 63 | 32 ft |
| Grassy Knoll LakeTaylor | 13.3 | 58 | 6 ft |
| Mondeaux FlowageTaylor | 14.6 | 416 | 10 ft |
| Otter Lake (Brown)Chippewa | 15.2 | 661 | 43 ft |
Chequamegon Waters questions
How deep is Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
Chequamegon Waters Flowage is 22 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 2,366 acres.
What fish are in Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (abundant) and northern pike (common).
Where is the boat launch on Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
There are 5 public launches: Miller Dam County Park Ramp, USFS Campground Access off Chippewa Rd, Access Off Cth M, Access off Perkinstown Ave and Access G and Diamond Dr.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Chequamegon Waters Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Chequamegon Waters Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,350 walleye (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.