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North Smoky Hill Flowage

North Smoky Hill Flowage is a reservoir in Wisconsin, near Marathon County.

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North Smoky Hill Flowage Fishing Weather

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Fish species in North Smoky Hill Flowage

North Smoky Hill Flowage is a reservoir on the Marathon County map and the water facts we have show about 16 acres and a maximum depth of 10 feet, so you can plan the trip around the water that is really there, not the lake you imagined.

How big and deep it is

CountyMarathon County, WI
Water typeReservoir
Surface area16 acres
Maximum depth10 feet
Recorded fish1

I would not try to turn the first trip into a science project by making an honest pass along the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach and if nothing happens, the next move should change the kind of water, not just the scenery.

The current species list

Right now, the inventory connects North Smoky Hill Flowage with Northern Pike; so I would keep the tackle centered on weed lines and baitfish areas for pike or musky, and avoid turning a simple trip into a gear-hauling contest.

How I would learn the lake

Going into a first day on North Smoky Hill Flowage, I would keep one shallow option and one deeper option ready so the day does not depend on a single idea, then I would check the latest Wisconsin regulation details before the day starts.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Wisconsin DNR Find a Lake

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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