Fishing Report
Forestville Flowage 40 Fishing Report
Forestville, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 31, 2026 at 12:14 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.698923, -87.500681
Est. water temp
85.9°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
5 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Mean depth: 2 ft
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Forestville (Door County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 8 PM (Good · 69/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Forestville Flowage 40 hasn't been reported by the state. We're estimating the likely fish from 8 nearby lakes with confirmed surveys. These are informed guesses, not confirmed catches — treat them as a starting point.
- Black Crappie — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record62% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Northern Pike — estimated, not a confirmed record39% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record71% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
Species detail
How to catch them at Forestville Flowage 40
- Black CrappieEstimated
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 → - BluegillEstimated
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 → - Largemouth BassEstimated
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report → - Northern PikeEstimated
Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report → - PumpkinseedEstimated
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 → - Yellow PerchEstimated
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
Forestville Flowage 40 · 44.6989, -87.5007
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Forestville Flowage 40?
Forestville Flowage 40 hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Forestville Flowage 40?
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 Forestville Flowage 40 to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Forestville Flowage 40?
Forestville Flowage 40 is near Forestville, WI, at 44.6989, -87.5007.
Plan your trip to Forestville Flowage 40
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