In Columbia County, Kilbourn Flowage 7746 is a mapped reservoir and the best numbers we have right now are about 1,868 acres and a maximum depth of 35 feet, which is enough information to keep the first trip grounded and realistic.
Getting a feel for the lake
| County | Columbia County, WI |
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| Water type | Reservoir |
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| Surface area | 1,868 acres |
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| Maximum depth | 35 feet |
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| Storage | 18,500 acre-feet |
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| Recorded fish | 9 |
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Start with a short rotation through accessible bank cover, vegetation, and nearby deeper water. Give each spot a few deliberate casts before moving on.
Fish in the current inventory
For Kilbourn Flowage 7746, the fish list currently includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye, plus 1 more; and I would begin by covering weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and points, breaks, and wind-pushed edges for walleye, and give the plan a fair shot before abandoning it.
A no-nonsense way to start
If I were taking a friend to Kilbourn Flowage 7746, I would keep the tackle simple, pick a manageable section, and let the first signs of fish decide the next move, then I would make one last stop at the Wisconsin DNR rules before calling the trip ready.
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