Peshtigo River

Peshtigo River

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Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Peshtigo River

Overview

Famous for a quality muskie fishery. Find good northern pike and largemouth bass action. Walleye, bluegill and crappie also present.

Peshtigo River Map

Features

Caldron Falls Flowage was created in 1923 when the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) constructed the Caldron Falls Dam across the Peshtigo River. Most of the shoreline remains in a wilderness state and is owned by WPS and the state of Wisconsin. Peshtigo River State Forest and Governor Thompson State Park make up the shoreline owned by the state of Wisconsin. The abundance of forage provides good angling opportunities for a variety of species. Most fish exhibit healthy body conditions. The lake is noted for its muskie fishery, but also provides exciting action for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish and walleye. Anglers should be aware that many of the shallow rock bars, stump fields and sandbars are unmarked and can pose navigation hazards.

Forage

Juvenile perch, bluegill and crappie are the primary forage for walleye, largemouth bass and northern pike. An abundant white sucker population is heavily utilized by muskie. Golden shiner and various minnows species provide additional forage.

Seasonal Movements

Walleye move into the Peshtigo River during late winter and early spring. The tailwaters below Caldron Falls Dam attract walleye during early spring.
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Fish Species

Brook trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Brown trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Muskellunge
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Northern pike
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Perch
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Rainbow trout
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data

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