Forestville Flowage fishing

Forestville Flowage fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass and Bluegill on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Common Carp, Pumpkinseed, and Smallmouth Bass. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.

Forestville Flowage
Photo: USDA Aerial Photography Field Office (NAIP), Public domain
Last stocked
2022
Bluegill
Plants on record
4
Since 2021
Species stocked
2 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
1.9 in
Surface acres
94.2

Fish at Forestville Flowage

2 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · avg 0.9 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 2 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · avg 3 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Forestville Flowage is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,258 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Door County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2021

49,310

Fish stocked in 2022

69,169

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2022Bluegill66,8301 inreport
2022Largemouth Bass2,3392.7 inreport
2021Bluegill46,9600.75 inreport
2021Largemouth Bass2,3503.3 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Forestville, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Forestville Dam Park's gravel boat ramp has a boarding dock and vault toilet; small boats only. A resident and non-resident daily or annual launch fee applies. The dock approach is not ADA accessible. Managed by Door County Parks. The millpond averages about 2 ft deep.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Forestville Flowage

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Common questions

What fish are at Forestville Flowage?

Fishing Forestville Flowage is as likely for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked 2022, averaging 0.9 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 3 in. Northern Pike, Common Carp, Pumpkinseed, and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Forestville Flowage stocked?

Not stocked since 2022. About 1,258 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Door County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Forestville Flowage?

Stocked fish average 1.9 in. Bluegill average 0.9 in. Largemouth Bass average 3 in.

How do you get on Forestville Flowage?

The nearest town is Forestville, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Forestville Dam Park's gravel boat ramp has a boarding dock and vault toilet; small boats only. A resident and non-resident daily or annual launch fee applies. The dock approach is not ADA accessible. Managed by Door County Parks. The millpond averages about 2 ft deep.

Which lakes near Forestville Flowage were stocked more recently?

Little Sturgeon Bay (9.9 mi), Sturgeon Bay (12.7 mi), Lake Michigan (28.2 mi), Kelly Lake (42 mi), and Lake Noquebay (43.4 mi) were stocked more recently.

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