Little Tamarack Flowage

Aerial view of Little Tamarack Flowage, a 236 acre lake in Eagle River, Wisconsin
   Little Tamarack Flowage is a shallow 236 acre public lake that is a 27 minute drive from Eagle River. The water is moderately clear. Little Tamarack Flowage is a shallow, 236-acre public flowage northwest of Eagle River with moderately clear water and a more irregular, river-influenced shoreline. The impounded character creates a mix of open pockets, stump fields, and marshy edges, giving the lake a distinctly wild, "backcountry" personality despite being within a reasonable drive of town. Boat traffic is typically light, with most use coming from anglers and a handful of cabin owners rather than heavy resort crowds. It's a shallow, moderately clear flowage northwest of Eagle River with irregular shorelines, channels, and marshy edges that give it a backcountry vibe. It's ideal for small boats and paddlers who like poking around bays, stump fields, and creek mouths rather than running big open water. Buyers attracted to Little Tamarack often like the idea of a slightly off-grid feeling flowage where they can poke around channels, coves, and creek mouths by small boat or canoe.
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Little Tamarack Flowage Specs:

Clarity: 7.0 Feet
Avg. Depth: 7 Feet
Size: 236 Acres
Max Depth: 16 Feet
Shoreline: 2.40 Miles
Water Source: Drainage
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Tanned
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Time to Town: 27 Minutes

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Bottom: Mostly Sand
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level: Average
High Speed: None
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads: Average
Cell Coverage: Poor
Boat Launch: No
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Conover
School District: Northland Pines
Tax Rate: $11.65 / $1000

This is a summary based on available information.

Flowages like Little Tamarack usually fish well for panfish, bass, and northern pike, with current seams, old river channels, and wood cover acting as prime holding spots. Anglers often focus on inlets, narrows, and the upstream or downstream ends of the basin, where water movement concentrates bait and creates natural pinch points. Stumps, laydowns, and shallow weedgrowth are ideal for casting spinnerbaits, jigs, and weedless plastics, while deeper cuts in the old channel can hold better fish during hot, bright spells. For cabin owners, Little Tamarack offers a more exploratory style of fishing and boating, where each outing feels like a small adventure rather than a simple loop around a bowl‑shaped lake.

How big is Little Tamarack Flowage?

Little Tamarack Flowage is 236 acres with 2.40 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Little Tamarack Flowage?

Little Tamarack Flowage has an average depth of 7 feet and a maximum depth of 16 feet.

Does Little Tamarack Flowage have a boat launch?

No, Little Tamarack Flowage does not have a public boat launch.

How far is Little Tamarack Flowage from Eagle River?

Little Tamarack Flowage is 27 minutes from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

What is the water clarity of Little Tamarack Flowage?

Little Tamarack Flowage has a water clarity of 7.0 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Little Tamarack Flowage?

The shoreline of Little Tamarack Flowage is about 2.40 miles.

What type of lake is Little Tamarack Flowage?

Little Tamarack Flowage is a Drainage lake.

What is the trophic status of Little Tamarack Flowage?

Little Tamarack Flowage is a Mesotrophic lake.

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