Largemouth Bass Stocked · 13 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk Potter Flowage fishing
Potter Flowage fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Bullhead, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.8 in
- Surface acres
- 259.8
Fish at Potter Flowage
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 13 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Muskellunge Stocked · 6 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Potter Flowage is a 255-acre lake located in Jackson County, offering fishing opportunities for various species. The lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet. Anglers can expect to find Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in these waters. Visitors have convenient access to the lake from a public boat landing. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Potter Flowage is stocked
No plants recorded in 2023.
Fish stocked in 2010
9,275
Fish stocked in 2011
9,395
Fish stocked in 2012
700
Fish stocked in 2013
8,707
Fish stocked in 2014
4,923
Fish stocked in 2015
18,095
Fish stocked in 2016
27,375
Fish stocked in 2017
30,967
Fish stocked in 2018
23,405
Fish stocked in 2019
6,380
Fish stocked in 2020
11,920
Fish stocked in 2021
22,620
Fish stocked in 2022
20,974
Fish stocked in 2024
254
Fish stocked in 2025
1,740
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 1,740 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 254 | 13.3 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,654 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 19,065 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 255 | 11.9 in | report |
| 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 22,620 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 10,265 | 2.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,655 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 6,380 | 2.7 in | report |
| 2018 | Largemouth Bass | 21,878 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,527 | 5.9 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 282 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2017 | Largemouth Bass | 30,685 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,275 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 26,100 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 695 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 17,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 3,648 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 1,275 | 6.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 383 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2013 | Largemouth Bass | 8,324 | 4 in | report |
| 2012 | Largemouth Bass | 700 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 695 | 9.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 8,700 | 3 in | report |
| 2010 | Largemouth Bass | 9,275 | 3.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Town of Knapp, WI
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, dock
A 255-acre impoundment (1947 dam built for cranberry water) with two landings: one on the west side off Larb Lane and one at Merlin Lambert County Park off McKenna Road, with a concrete ramp, dock, and 30 rustic campsites. Stumps and logs make navigation tricky.
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Common questions
What fish are at Potter Flowage?
Fishing Potter Flowage usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 13 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and one more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.6 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 11.5 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.8 in. Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Potter Flowage stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. No plants recorded in 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Potter Flowage?
Stocked fish average 5.8 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.6 in. Muskellunge average 11.5 in. Walleye average 6.8 in.
How do you get on Potter Flowage?
The nearest town is Town of Knapp, WI. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and dock. A 255-acre impoundment (1947 dam built for cranberry water) with two landings: one on the west side off Larb Lane and one at Merlin Lambert County Park off McKenna Road, with a concrete ramp, dock, and 30 rustic campsites. Stumps and logs make navigation tricky.