Musser Flowage fishing

Musser Flowage fishing: not stocked since 2023. It was stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, and 1 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
2023
Muskellunge
Plants on record
13
Since 2010
Species stocked
2 (+7 also recorded)
Average size
8.4 in
Surface acres
504.4

Fish at Musser Flowage

2 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2022 · avg 5.2 in · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 6 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2023 · avg 12.1 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

Musser Flowage is a 503 acre lake located in Price County. It has a maximum depth of 15 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Musser Flowage is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 197 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Price County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

28,330

Fish stocked in 2011

281

Fish stocked in 2012

19,705

Fish stocked in 2014

10,067

Fish stocked in 2015

281

Fish stocked in 2016

10,061

Fish stocked in 2017

50

Fish stocked in 2018

10,058

Fish stocked in 2019

126

Fish stocked in 2020

10,066

Fish stocked in 2021

126

Fish stocked in 2022

10,069

Fish stocked in 2023

141

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2023Muskellunge14111.8 inreport
2022Walleye10,0696.6 inreport
2021Muskellunge12614.4 inreport
2020Walleye10,0666.8 inreport
2019Muskellunge12612.6 inreport
2018Walleye10,0586.2 inreport
2017Muskellunge5011.5 inreport
2016Walleye10,0617.2 inreport
2015Muskellunge28112.25 inreport
2014Walleye10,0676.4 inreport
2012Walleye19,7051.7 inreport
2011Muskellunge2819.8 inreport
2010Walleye28,3301.7 inreport

Access and facts

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

Three town landings: the main one off Woodland Lane on the north shore has a concrete ramp, a boarding pier and ample parking; the Peninsula Drive and Musser Drive sites are shallow and suit canoes and kayaks. Price County keeps a shore-fishing pier near the dam.

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

About Musser Flowage

Anglers should be aware that the lake's water clarity is low. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Musser Flowage?

Fishing Musser Flowage usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2022, averaging 5.2 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2023, averaging 12.1 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Musser Flowage stocked?

Not stocked since 2023. About 197 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 4 lakes in Price County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2013.

How big are the fish stocked at Musser Flowage?

Stocked fish average 8.4 in. Walleye average 5.2 in. Muskellunge average 12.1 in.

How do you get on Musser Flowage?

The nearest town is Phillips, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Three town landings: the main one off Woodland Lane on the north shore has a concrete ramp, a boarding pier and ample parking; the Peninsula Drive and Musser Drive sites are shallow and suit canoes and kayaks. Price County keeps a shore-fishing pier near the dam.

Which lakes near Musser Flowage were stocked more recently?

Solberg Lake (5.1 mi), Amber Lake (16.8 mi), Patterson Lake (17.1 mi), Dave Lake (19.2 mi), and Dog Lake (19.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Solberg Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Amber Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Patterson Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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