Flowage
About Flowage
Flowage is an 112-acre reservoir near Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1991.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface). Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 26 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Flowage
- 112 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Duluth
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 112 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 112 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1991
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 22
- Years of record
- 26
- Earliest
- March 24, 2012
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- April 22, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flowage?
Flowage is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Duluth. It covers 112 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Flowage?
Flowage covers 112 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Flowage?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Flowage?
Yes. Flowage has 1 public boat launch (concrete). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Flowage?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Flowage. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Flowage stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Flowage; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Flowage?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 26 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2012 and the latest is May 13, 2013.