Boating and Canoeing
Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area
Visitors come to the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage to enjoy its peace, quiet and wild natural character. Please respect others by following boating regulations, watching your wake, traveling at slow speeds, keeping noise to a minimum and observing wildlife from a safe distance.
The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage contains numerous stumps, logs, floating driftwood and rock bars that provide excellent fish and wildlife habitat, but may pose hazards to boats. Lake maps should not be relied upon for navigation, as conditions change frequently, especially with fluctuating water levels. Boaters are advised to exercise caution at all times. Water skiing and personal watercraft are not recommended. The Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area Map highlights original lakebeds and river channels in purple.
Boat Landings
The Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area features eight access sites that provide boat and canoe launch facilities on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. In addition, two boat landings are located on nearby properties at Fox Lake and the Flambeau River. No vehicle admission pass is required to use the state-owned boat landings.
Springstead Landing located on the south side of the flowage, is the largest and most fully-developed access site. Amenities include a triple-wide concrete launch ramp, boarding docks and a paved parking lot that can accommodate up to 75 vehicles. A toilet building and hand pump for drinking water are available. Two docks serve this landing, one of which is ADA-accessible. Get Directions - Springstead Landing.
Fisherman's Landing on the north side of the flowage, offers a concrete launch ramp, boarding dock, toilet building, and gravel parking for approximately 25 vehicles. This site also serves as the parking area and trailhead for the Hidden Rivers Trail. Get Directions - Fisherman's Landing.
Sportsman's Landing, located on the west side of the flowage near the dam, includes a concrete launch ramp, boarding dock, and gravel parking for about 15 vehicles. Get Directions - Sportsman's Landing.
Trude Lake Landing features a concrete launch ramp and gravel parking for 15 vehicles. This landing provides access to the largest and deepest original lake in the area, known for its exceptionally quiet and secluded setting. Get Directions - Trude Lake Landing.
Murray's Landing on the east end of the flowage, is a shallow-water access site with a gravel launch area. It is recommended for smaller, flat-bottomed boats and canoes only. A toilet building and a hand pump for drinking water are available. The grassy parking area accommodates approximately 20 vehicles. This is the only landing located in the designated quiet area. Get Directions - Murray's Landing.
Sturgeon Bay Landing is on the north end of the flowage and has a gravel launch area with very limited turnaround space and is best suited for smaller boats, kayaks and canoes only. Gravel parking is available for three to five vehicles. Get Directions - Sturgeon Bay Landing.
Camp Nokomis Landing is situated between Trude Lake and the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. This site is designated for kayaks and canoes only and provides parking for five vehicles.
Little Turtle River Landing is located at the northern portion of the flowage near the mouth of the Little Turtle River. This launch is for kayaks and canoes only and offers parking for two to three vehicles.
Robinson’s Landing, beginning at the southwest end of the property below Turtle Dam, provides access to the North Fork of the Flambeau River and offers parking for approximately 15 vehicles. Get Directions - Robinson's Landing.
Fox Lake Landing, located on County Road FF, provides access to the secluded Fox Lake. This small landing is suitable for kayaks and canoes; no turnaround is available, and parking is limited to one vehicle.
More information
For information about boat and canoe rentals, contact the Mercer Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about flowage water levels, see the Xcel Energy website.