| Fishery Profile: Chippewa River |
| With over 100 miles of water to be discovered, the Chippewa River of Northern Wisconsin, provides great fishing, spectacular scenery, and a little bit of local history to keep any adventurer smiling. |
| Everything from Muskellunge to smallmouth bass to walleye and even the prehistoric sturgeon are favorite targets of Chippewa River anglers. The river begins way up in Bayfield County and dumps into the Mississippi River just north of Nelson. One popular fishing spot is Old Abe Flowage, just north of Jim Falls. Old Abe, named for the legendary Civil War eagle, is a top pick because of its awesome smallmouth and walleye action, and overall peaceful and relaxing environment. |
| Old Abe Flowage |
Just upstream is the Cornell Flowage and Brunet Island State Park. Here you will find.... DEER!!!!!! And lots of them! This is a great water to try if you are looking for Northern Pike or Musky. Northern are relatively easy to catch here, find the shallows and toss spinners or twisters, you will have action. |
| This little girl had the thrill of catching a walleye on Dell's Pond |
| A view from Brunet Island State Park |
Don't have a boat? Don't fret. Some of the best action on the Chip is right below any dam. Shore fisherman pack right into the shorelines, looking for that meal of walleyes, or that big cat. In the fall, dams become madhouses when sturgeon season finally opens. Anglers can't wait to wrestle one of these hogs. If you go, you'll need a sturgeon tag, which you can pick up anywhere you can buy a fishing license, for no cost. |
| The historic Cobban Bridge |
There are plenty of campgrounds, parks, and other attractions along the Chippewa River. Take a Sunday drive on the scenic River Road (Hwy 178) between Chippewa Falls and Cornell. Float down the annual FATFAR on Father's Day. Go biking on the Chippewa River Trail in Eau Claire. Just remember to have fun! Me, I'll stick to fishing. ***Chris Powell*** |
| A new walking/bike trail near Lake Wissota Dam |
