Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Snowmobiles and ATVs
Motorized trails are well established on the Willow Flowage, providing about 8 miles of ATV/UTV trails and an additional 12 miles of routes. These trails and routes largely connect to adjoining trails and routes creating an impressive regional…
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Nature and Wildlife
The Willow Flowage supports a diversity of aquatic plants, fish and wildlife. White-tailed deer, bear, ruffed grouse, ducks, eagles, loons and even wolves roam the area. There are currently 10 nesting pairs of ospreys on the flowage that…
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Camping
Property Notice: Beginning in 2026, some campsites in the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area will require reservations and a camping fee. Reservations for the 2026 camping season can be made beginning June 1, 2025. Reservations for these sites may be…
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Fishing
The Willow Flowage is a 6,392-acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Designated as an Outstanding Resource Water in 1997, the Willow Flowage supports a diversity of aquatic plants, fish and wildlife. Abundant walleye…
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Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
The Willow Flowage is a 6,392-acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Seven DNR-managed boat landings on the Willow Flowage provide access for motorboats,…
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Recreation
Surrounded by swamps, bogs and other watery lowlands, the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area is isolated from roads and development. This remoteness, along with its natural shoreline, draws visitors from around the state and region. For a wilderness…
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Management and Business
Forest Management An active forestry program is in place on the Willow Flowage to maintain prime wildlife habitat, emphasize forest diversity and promote a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Future thinnings of selected trees and…
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Conditions
Property Notice: Beginning in 2026, some campsites in the Willow Flowage will require reservations and a camping fee. Reservations for the 2026 season can be made beginning June 1, 2025. For more information, please see: Camping in the Willow…
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Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
Location and directions The Willow Flowage is located west of U.S. Hwy 51 along County Hwy Y in Onieda County. Hours The property is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Management and planning Management of Willow Flowage
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Conditions
Weather Forecast Weather Forecast [exit DNR] Water Flow Water Flow Data - USGS website [exit DNR]