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Chequamegon Waters Flowage

Cleveland · Ford · Grover, Wisconsin — Taylor County.

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1,707Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76243150).

Location & fast facts

Where Chequamegon Waters Flowage is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Chequamegon Waters Flowage.

Fast facts

About Chequamegon Waters Flowage

  • County: Taylor
  • Shore towns: Cleveland, Ford, Grover
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 205 mi from Milwaukee and 56 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish
  • Camping. 9 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed and Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

22 ftMaximum depth
2,714Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (abundant), Largemouth Bass (abundant), Northern Pike (common).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Simple - Cool - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Chequamegon Waters Flowage (WBIC 2160700); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Chequamegon Waters Flowage shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Chippewa Campground (campground)Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access (Boat launch)1Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access (Boat launch)2Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access (Boat launch)3Miller Dam County Park Ramp (Boat launch)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access
    Boat launch · Cleveland
  2. 2Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access
    Boat launch · Cleveland
  3. 3Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access
    Boat launch · Cleveland
  4. 4Miller Dam County Park Ramp
    Boat launch · Cleveland

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76243150), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Chequamegon Waters Flowage

We found 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Chequamegon Waters Flowage, 2 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

3 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.2173, -90.7087). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Chequamegon Waters Flowage. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Chequamegon Waters Flowage

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    4 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Chequamegon Waters Flowage AccessClevelandForestry & Recreation Dept.Boat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.2343, -90.7198
    Chequamegon Waters Flowage AccessClevelandU.S. Forest ServiceBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.2155, -90.6957
    Chequamegon Waters Flowage AccessClevelandUS Forest ServiceBoat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating45.1918, -90.7016
    Miller Dam County Park RampClevelandForestry & Recreation Dept.Boat ramp · Concrete ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    45.2016, -90.7101

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Chequamegon Waters Flowage

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Chequamegon Waters Flowage

    How big is Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    Chequamegon Waters Flowage covers about 1,707 acres in Cleveland, Ford and Grover, Wisconsin (Taylor County).

    How deep is Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    The maximum recorded depth is 22 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access, Miller Dam County Park Ramp and Chequamegon Waters Flowage Access. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    Yes. We list 9 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Chequamegon Waters Flowage?

    Chequamegon Waters Flowage touches Cleveland, Ford and Grover in Taylor County, Wisconsin.

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