Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
| Turtle-Flambeau Flowage | |
|---|---|
 View of the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, looking Southwest from Fisherman's Landing | |
| Location |
Iron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 46°5′N 90°13′W / 46.083°N 90.217°WCoordinates: 46°5′N 90°13′W / 46.083°N 90.217°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 12,942 acres (5,237 ha) (39.4 sq. km) |
| Max. depth | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Islands | Big Island, plus many others |
| Settlements | Mercer, Butternut |
The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a 12,942 acre lake, located in Iron County, Wisconsin.[1] It has a maximum depth of 50 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Sturgeon. The lake's water clarity is low.[2]
History
The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage was created in 1926 when the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company built a dam on the Flambeau River downstream from its confluence with the Turtle River. The dam flooded 16 natural lakes and formed an impoundment of approximately 14,000 acres.[3]
The flowage was constructed as a reservoir to augment river flows and sustain hydroelectric plants operated downstream by electric utilities and paper mills. The dam also provided flood protection and created a unique recreational resource.[4]
Tourism
The Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a major destination of summer tourism. Visitors have access to the lake from four public boat landings.[5] Camping, hunting, and fishing are also popular activities. The Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area offers 60 remote campsites accessible by water only. These sites are available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no camping fee, but camping on the flowage is restricted to designated sites.[6]
Historically, many lakeside resorts have existed in the vicinity of the flowage. However, today much of the shoreline remains sparsely developed.[7]
Management
Some lake management activities are undertaken by the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage & Trude Lake Property Owners Association, Inc.[8]
See also
External links
- Turtle-Flambeau Flowage & Trude Lake Property Owners Association
- Wisconsin Natural Resources article
References
- ↑ "Wisconsin DNR website". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin DNR website". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Natural Resources article". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Natural Resources article". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin DNR website". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Natural Resources article". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Wisconsin Natural Resources article". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Owners Association website". Retrieved 19 May 2013.
