Fishing Report
Big Bear Flowage Fishing Report
Sand Pillow, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 5:07 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.314489, -90.640879
Est. water temp
82.6°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Sand Pillow (Jackson County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 8 PM (Good · 78/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Big Bear Flowage
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Big Bear Flowage · 44.3145, -90.6409
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Big Bear Flowage?
No fish species have been recorded for Big Bear Flowage yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Big Bear Flowage?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Big Bear Flowage to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Big Bear Flowage?
Big Bear Flowage is near Sand Pillow, WI, at 44.3145, -90.6409.
Plan your trip to Big Bear Flowage
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Big Bear Flowage, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.