Has anyone canoed the Willow Flowage near Tomahawk Wi? We're going in a few days, but are having trouble finding a decent map of the area. Right now my husband is taping together a map he enlarged from the computer. I'm all for adventure, but I would like to have some idea of where the campsites/landings are! Any great fishing spots? Thanks

Find a dealer that sells Fishing Hotspots maps. Gander Mountain or Mills Fleet Farms stores would be a good choice, but there will be others especially as you get farther north.

Here's the map you need: Willow Flowage Fishing Hotspots Map

Thanks. I never thought about those maps. And finding a few fishing hotspots would be good for the 2 14 year old boys going along.

The Fishing Hot Spot map is the way to go. I spent 4 days up there over the holiday weekend. The water is very low (like 10' low) which makes for carefull boating but will be no problem for a canoe. Several campsites are high and dry and require lengthy walks to access. Fishing was slow for us with lots of blue bird skys.

I got the campsite GPS coordinates and my Hot Spots map marked up with campsite numbers by Tom Shockley (tom.shockley@dnr.state.wi.us) the Willow Flowage DNR Property Manager. There is a new brochure available with a better map that locates the camp sites a little better then the old one.

Have fun,

UP Boy

Here's the map from the Wisconsin DNR.

DNR map of Willow Flowage

Sorry to be so late chiming in here. I've camped on the Willow half a dozen times. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

My general advice is (a) to get on the water early and have a backup plan in case the place is full; (b) be very careful about hidden trees under the surface of the water; and (b) consider the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage for a more wilderness-y feeling, and a better chance of finding a good campsite.

And if you can, paddle the Tomahawk River from Bearskin Creek to Prairie Rapids Rd.