Lands
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Recreation
First filled in 1923, the "Big Chip" was created as a means to augment downstream water flow for power generation and flood control. Dotted with approximately 200 undeveloped islands, it is Wisconsin's third-largest lake and boasts a highly…
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Conditions
Property Notice: Beginning in 2025, the 11 DNR island campsites in the Chippewa Flowage will require reservations and a camping fee to camp at these sites. For more information, please see: Camping in the Chippewa Flowage.Weather ForecastWeather…
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Maps
GPS coordinates for boat landings and campsites [PDF] Chippewa Flowage map [PDF] Interactive map
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Chippewa Flowage
The islands and surrounding shorelands on the Flowage are owned by public, tribal and private landowners. Of the 233 miles of shoreline, the State owns about 50%; remaining land ownership is approximately 30% tribal, 12% national forest and 8% …
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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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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…