Today on Nekoosa
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Nekoosa is best for
DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.2
SmallmouthCommon6.6
MuskyPresent4.1
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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
None publishedThe DNR has no depth map online for Nekoosa.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 32" min · 1 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2017 | 226 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.5" |
| 2016 | 226 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.7" |
| 2015 | 226 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.7" |
| 2012 | 2,098 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.9" |
| 2010 | 996 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.9" 7,337 lake sturgeon large fingerling, 5.9" |
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, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Carp, Muskies, Redhorses
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Nekoosa
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Catches & reportsLakes near Nekoosa
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepco LakeWood | 3.7 | 494 | 29 ft |
| Arrowhead Lake (Manchester)Adams | 7.5 | 350 | 30 ft |
| Wisconsin Rapids FlowageWood | 7.7 | 447 | 22 ft |
| Wazeecha Lake*Portage | 8.2 | 148 | 20 ft |
| Sherwood Lake (Deer Lodge)Adams | 8.9 | 246 | 27 ft |
| Camelot LakeAdams | 9.4 | 445 | 24 ft |
| Dexter LakeWood | 12.5 | 298 | 17 ft |
| Petenwell LakeWood | 12.6 | 23,040 | 44 ft |
Nekoosa questions
How deep is Nekoosa Flowage?
Nekoosa Flowage is 17 feet at its deepest. It covers 486 acres.
What fish are in Nekoosa Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Nekoosa Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Nekoosa Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–28" · 1 over 28" · 3 a day. Season: Open All Year.
Is Nekoosa Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2017 the DNR and partners stocked 226 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 2026-10-08.