Indianhead Flowage

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 3
Species: 17

Indianhead Flowage is a 413-acre water body located in Polk County, Wisconsin, that also extends into Minnesota as part of the St. Croix River system. This stretch of the St. Croix River is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, managed by the National Park Service, Wisconsin and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Northern States Power Company. With a maximum depth of 57 feet and spanning 29 river miles, the flowage offers diverse fishing opportunities in its deep main channel, islands, and side channels. The area features spectacular rock cliffs and rugged scenery, particularly at the Dalles of the St. Croix located in Interstate State Park, making it both a productive fishing destination and scenic recreation area.

Wisconsin licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Indianhead Flowage and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Freshwater Drum

Aplodinotus grunniens

Northern Hogsucker

Hypentelium nigricans

Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

White Bass

Morone chrysops

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Indianhead Flowage. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Lions Park

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Indianhead Flowage

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wisconsin licenses and regulations

Wisconsin Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Wisconsin Fishing License

Wisconsin residents and non-residents 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Children under 16 years of age do not need a fishing license.

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Wisconsin Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Wisconsin Stream Access Laws

Floatable water is public in Wisconsin, and users are legally allowed access to all lakes and streambeds below the high water mark for recreational purposes. Though riparian owners can own streams, the public has legal access to those streambeds below the high water mark while engaged in water-related recreational activity.

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Take Indianhead Flowage with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Indianhead Flowage to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Indianhead Flowage to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.