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The Grimh and Radisson flowages are smallish impoundments less than a mile apart formed by damming of the Couderay and Chippewa Rivers, respectively. Flanking the City of Radisson, the flowages contain stained water. Neither is particularly deep, and the status of each is uncertain, as plans are afoot to abandon the dams that form them. For now, however, there are some fishing opportunities here, particularly in the 255-acre Radisson. Frank Pratt, DNR fisheries manager for the Sawyer County area, says Radisson contains some BIG Lake Sturgeon, 70 inches-plus in length, together with some big Muskies. Large topwater jerkbaits are the best bet for midseason Muskies here. Try off the shallow bar near the access on the southwest side, and work the shoreward side of the 10-foot trench just above the bar with live suckers in the fall. The small bay immediately south of the west-side access offers possibilities, too, for high summer. For Sturgeon, Pratt says local anglers bottom fish off the bridge with nightcrawlers. Grimh Flowage, meanwhile, contains some nice Northern Pike and some of the best Smallmouth Bass in the area, along with some Largemouth. Pratt says there’s much movement of Smallmouth and Northerns up the Couderay River. A spoon/pork rind combo may get some action from the Northerns, as may live leeches from Smallmouth. Muskies and some Black Crappies will be found in the deeper water, just upstream from the dam. Access to Radisson is on the west side. There’s a developed site, with hard bottom, suitable for most craft, near the dam. For Grimh, the access is just above the Highway 40 bridge at Radisson Park.


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