Fishing Holcombe Flowage

AKA: Holcombe Lake

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Holcombe Flowage, WI

Popular Fish Species Holcombe Flowage, WI

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for big muskellunge in Lake Holcombe is very popular with locals. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for musky can be very exhilarating. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find muskie during summer.

Holcombe Flowage Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Lake Holcombe continues to produce great smallmouth bass fishing, and smallies are very exciting to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good virtually anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish. When the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies.

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to a significant baitfish population, and presence of numerous small sunfish in the lake, walleye are thriving in the fertile waters of Lake Holcombe this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very productive. Use GPS to locate spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Holcombe Flowage in Wisconsin.

Holcombe Flowage, located in Chippewa County in west-central Wisconsin, is an ideal destination for fishing. This 3,900-acre reservoir, in the central part of the state, has over 120 miles of shoreline.

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Holcombe Flowage Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lake Holcombe Lions Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off North Shore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pine Point County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Pine Point Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Wayside Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off 303rd Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.