Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk Townsend Flowage fishing
Townsend Flowage fishing: not stocked since 2021. It was stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, and 2 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.
- Last stocked
- 2021
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 16
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.6 in
- Surface acres
- 447.8
Fish at Townsend Flowage
Muskellunge Stocked · 10 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2020 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Townsend Flowage is a 445 acre lake located in Oconto County. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in its moderately clear water. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Townsend Flowage is stocked
About 115 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
10,000
Fish stocked in 2011
400
Fish stocked in 2012
10,400
Fish stocked in 2013
476
Fish stocked in 2014
7,067
Fish stocked in 2015
400
Fish stocked in 2016
7,103
Fish stocked in 2017
251
Fish stocked in 2018
7,068
Fish stocked in 2019
440
Fish stocked in 2020
6,759
Fish stocked in 2021
887
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 887 | 10.45 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 6,759 | 8.3 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 440 | 12 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 400 | 11.8 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 6,668 | 6.43 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 251 | 10.7 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 399 | 10.88 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 6,704 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 400 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 400 | 9.8 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 6,667 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 476 | 9.7 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 400 | 10.2 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 400 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 10,000 | 1.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Townsend, WI
- Facilities
- dock
Four public landings (DNR). Town of Townsend runs a gravel ramp with a boarding dock and a blacktop-to-sand ramp at the end of Bennett Lane with a short turnaround and limited parking; both have donation boxes. The flowage has two basins, max depth 30 ft, and dense weed growth.
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Common questions
What fish are at Townsend Flowage?
Fishing Townsend Flowage usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 10 of 16 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2021, averaging 10.6 in. Walleye was last stocked 2020, averaging 5.3 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Townsend Flowage stocked?
Not stocked since 2021. About 115 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Townsend Flowage?
Stocked fish average 8.6 in. Muskellunge average 10.6 in. Walleye average 5.3 in.
How do you get on Townsend Flowage?
The nearest town is Townsend, WI. Facilities include dock. Four public landings (DNR). Town of Townsend runs a gravel ramp with a boarding dock and a blacktop-to-sand ramp at the end of Bennett Lane with a short turnaround and limited parking; both have donation boxes. The flowage has two basins, max depth 30 ft, and dense weed growth.
Which lakes near Townsend Flowage were stocked more recently?
Pickerel Lake (1.9 mi), Reservoir Pond (2.2 mi), Archibald Lake (3.2 mi), Wichser Lake (7.3 mi), and Trump Lake (10.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Reservoir Pond is also stocked with Walleye, Archibald Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge, and Trump Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge.