Captain Brett Jolly provides guided fishing trips on Lakes Nokomis, Alice and Mohawskin as well as the Wisconsin River. These bodies of water, located near Tomahawk, Wisconsin offer outstanding multi-species fishing opportunities.
Lake Mohawksin, Alice, Nokomis, and Spirit River Flowage
Lake Mohawksin
Lake Mohawksin is the name of the reservoir on the Wisconsin River formed by the Tomahawk Dam. The dam is located about one mile south of the city limits of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Lake Mohawksin was originally called Lake Tomahawk, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with the town of Lake Tomahawk as well as the lake near that town (which is actually called Tomahawk Lake).
The lake has an area of 1515 acres, and a maximum depth of 25 feet. There are 6 public boat landings. The reservoir is classified as a drainage lake, with a flowage environment. Its water clarity is low, but contains abundant fish habitat such as stump fields, heavily vegetated bays and backwaters, man-made rip-rap, expansive sand bars and rock flats. Due to its weedgrowth and darker water color, it is classified as a eutrophic lake.
Primary Fish Species of Interest
- Northern Pike (Common)
- Walleye (Common)
- Musky (Present)
- Panfish (Present)
- Largemouth Bass (Present)
- Smallmouth Bass (Present)
Lake Alice
Lake Alice is a 1438 acre lake located in Lincoln County. It has a maximum depth of 32 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. The reservoir is classified as a drainage lake, with a flowage environment. Its water clarity is low, but contains abundant fish habitat such as stump fields, heavily vegetated bays and backwaters, man-made rip-rap, expansive sand bars and rock flats. Due to its weed growth and darker water color, it is classified as a eutrophic lake.
Primary Fish Species of Interest
- Panfish (Common)
- Northern Pike (Common)
- Walleye (Common)
- Musky (Present)
- Largemouth Bass (Present)
- Smallmouth Bass (Present)
Lake Nokomis
Lake Nokomis is a 2274 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 33 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, public lands or parks.
The largest lake in the Tomahawk area, covering 2,433 acres, Lake Nokomis is a recreational playground. Formed by a dam built on the Tomahawk River in 1912, the lake is 34 feet deep and has 35 miles of shoreline. Small islands and floating bogs make for interesting paddling.
Anglers will find plentiful bluegill, largemouth and smallmouth bass, musky, northern pike and walleye fishing. The lake is also a great place to spot bald eagles. Lake Nokomis is part of a chain of lakes that includes Bridge and Deer Lakes, which together cover more than 4,000 acres.
Primary Fish Species of Interest
- Panfish (Common)
- Largemouth Bass (Common)
- Northern Pike (Common)
- Walleye (Common)
- Musky (Present)
- Smallmouth Bass (Present)
Spirit River Flowage
Spirit River Flowage is a 1220 acre lake located in Lincoln County. It has a maximum depth of 25 feet and it hosts large populations of a variety of fish. Visitors have access to the lake from four public boat landings. Geese, ducks, and other waterfowl frequent the area. The views are spectacular with wetlands and forest filling the shorelines. Several islands and many coves provide diversity to the scenery and add to the beauty of being on the water.
Primary Fish Species of Interest
- Panfish (Common)
- Largemouth Bass (Common)
- Northern Pike (Common)
- Walleye (Common)
- Musky (Present)
- Smallmouth Bass (Present)