St. Croix Flowage
| St. Croix Flowage | |
|---|---|
| Gordon Flowage | |
  St. Croix Flowage Location within Wisconsin  St. Croix Flowage Location within the United States | |
| Location | Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Type | Reservoir |
The St. Croix Flowage, also known as the Gordon Flowage, is a reservoir in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It encompasses 2,247 acres (909 ha), with a maximum depth of 28 feet (8.5 m).[1] The flowage divides the Upper St. Croix River from the Lower St. Croix River.[2] At times it is referred to as the "headwaters" of the St. Croix River.[3]
The Gordon Dam is located at the west end of the flowage, which also contains the Gordon Dam County Park.[4]
At the south end of the flowage begins the portion of the St. Croix River known as the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.[5]
Wildlife
The lake's fish including largemouth bass, northern pike, and various panfish.[6] It is also known for its large-sized bowfin fish and bullheads.[7]
The lake is also considered a good place to see black terns, bald eagles, osprey and trumpeter swans.[8]
References
- ↑ "St Croix Flowage". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
- ↑ "St Croix River". Wisconsin Trail Guide.
- ↑ "Campgrounds". Douglas County Wisconsin.
- ↑ "Gordon Dam County Park". Travel Wisconsin.
- ↑ Seitz, Greg. "Watch: Scenes from the northwoods lake near the start of the St. Croix". St. Croix 360.
- ↑ "About St Croix Flowage". Stay Northern.
- ↑ "Odd couple: Big bowfins, bullheads in northwest Wisconsin's St. Croix Flowage". Outdoor News.
- ↑ "St. Croix Flowage". Wisconsin Society for Ornithology.