Question 1

What do you need to know about Chequamegon Bay?

Accepted Answer

Chequamegon Bay is a 38,000-acre, protected bay along the south shore of Lake Superior. The Bay is protected by Apostle Islands (a National Lake Shore) and Long Island. The Cities of Ashland, Washburn, and Bayfield all sit on the shores of this massive and beautiful Bay.

Chequamegon has an average depth of 18 feet wtih numerous naturally producing and stocked gamefish species. Chequamegon is a world-class fishery for smallmouth, walleye, and lake trout. Brown trout, coho salmon, pike, and whitefish are also targeted by anglers from around the region throughout the season. Unlike the rest of Lake Superior, Chequamegon nromally freezes as a result of its protection from the Apostle Islands and presents a range of safe ice fishing conditions in the winter months.

Smallmouth bass are targeted near the south shore of lake superior while trout and salmon are commonly targeted near the Apostle Islands like Madeline, Outer, and Stockton.

Question 2

What is Chequamegon Bay's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Chequamegon Bay is a 37119.13 acres Lake/Pond with an average depth of 16ft. and a stained water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Chequamegon Bay?

Accepted Answer

Chequamegon Bay contains the following species of fish: Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Trout, Splake, Lake Whitefish.

Chequamegon Bay (WI)Fishing Reports

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