Beaver Dam
Lake. Fishing, Golf. Fisher, New, Kopf and Majestic are popular island
stops while visiting by watercraft. Waterworks Park and Edgewater Park offer
Picnic Facilities. Located in Beaver Dam just northwest of Milwaukee off U.S.
151.
Castle Rock
Lake / Wisconsin River / Pentwell Lake. -See Pentenwell Flowage / Castle
Rock Flowage.
Chippewa
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Home of
Big Timber Island Recreational area on the east side of the lake. This 9 mile
wide lake consists of many Islands and small bays and is located southeast
of Hayward off County Road B. Excellent Canoeing spot!
Eagle River
Chain. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Picnic Grounds, Ramps, Marina, Fuel.
Lots of great boating of about 20 to 30 miles if you portage your boat to
the Three Lake Chain, Large machine lift to poratge your boat is available.
Several lakes are connected by small channels, restaurants, golfing,
and resorts. Its too far from a major city for day trips, so it's usually
not very crowded.
EauGalle
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
(612) 220-0324.
Big Eau
Pleine Reservoir / Lake Du Bay. Fishing, Picnic/Day Use. Campsites without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). These two lakes combine to a total of 16
miles of popular boating recreation featuring many coves and branches. DuBay
park provides camping facilities on Lake Du Bay. Located off U.S. 51 at the
Knowlton exit.
Chetek Chain
of Lakes. Around 8 miles long. Watersports, Swimming, Fishing, Campsites,
Picnic Grounds, Ramps, Fuel, Information Center, Marina. The Chetek Chain
of lakes consists of Lake Chetek, Prairie Lake, Pokegama Lake, Ojaski Lake,
and Ten Mile Lake. They are all connected together. There are any resorts
and campgrounds. Easy access with mostly free ramps. Located just north of
Eau Claire on Route 53.
Fence Lake.
3500 Acres, Campsites, Picnic/Day Use, Fishing, Launch Ramps (small fee
may apply), Fuel. Excellent Fishing and Boating Lake with world-class resorts.
Lake Flambeau is just to the north. Located near Minocqua in the North
Woods of Wis. Take State Route 47 to Lac Du Flambeau.
Lake Geneva
/ Lake Como / Lake Delavan. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites without electric
hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee
may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitors Information Center. Camping is available
in the area. These three lakes are located in southern Wisconsin between Delavan
and Lake Geneva along Wisconsin State Route 50.
Green Bay
/ Lake Michigan. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information
Center. Red River Park and Patawatomi State Park (at the point) are excellent
camping sites. The entire bay area offers boating and recreation which end
in Green Bay.
Green Lake.
Fishing. This lake is 7 miles long and lies to the southwest of the community
of Green Lake. Located on Wisconsin State Route 23.
Kegonsa
Lake / Waubesa Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day
Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Babcock Recreational Area and Kegonsa
State Park provide camping facilitates on these lakes. Located just southeast
of Madison off I 90.
Lake Koshkonong.
Fishing. This 6.3 mile long lake is located off I 90 at the Wisconsin State
Route 73 exit.
Lac Courte
Oreilles / Grindstone Lakes. Fishing. These two lakes are mostly residential
but offer excellent fishing. Lac Courte Oreilles is 7 miles across and Grindstone
is about 4 miles across. Located 5 miles southeast of Hayward off County Road
E.
Lac Vieux
Desert. Fishing. Located on the Wisconsin border off U.S. 45 near Land
of Lakes.
Mendota
Lake / Monona Lake. Fishing, Shopping, Restaurants. These two lakes are
located on both sides of downtown Madison just 9 blocks and the state capital
apart. Waubesa and Kegonsa lie just to the southeast of the Madison and all
are between 3 and 5 miles in width (the largest being Mendota). Located in
the Madison area.
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Mississippi
River. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitor Information Center. Recreational
sites featuring camping near the river include Perrot State Park (just north
of Fountain City), O.L. Kipp State Park (just northwest of LaCross on the
Minnesota side), Wyalusing State Park (in Prairie du Chien), Nelson Dewy State
Park (outside of Cassville) and Grant River. The river stretches from Dubuque,
Iowa to the St. Paul, Minnesota city limits (all along the Wisconsin border).
Pentenwell
Flowage / Castle Rock Flowage. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee
may apply), Marina, Fuel. A recreational area is located on the southeastern
shoreline of Castle Rock Flowage. Buckhorn State Park (also on Caslte Rock)
offers picnic facilities. The two lakes are divided by a dam but combined
measure a total of 33 miles and offer all kinds of fishing opportunities.
Located just off I 94 at the Wisconsin State Route 80 exit.
Pickaway
Lake. Fishing. Mostly residential lake located north of Wisconsin State
Route 44 in Marquette.
Lake Poygan
/ Lake Butte des Morts. Fishing. These lakes are navigable from Lake Winnebago
through Oshkosh on the Fox River to Lake Butte des Morts through the Wolf
River through Winneconne to Lake Poygan. The total distance from Oshkosh is
about 20 miles. Also sorts of boating recreation are found on these lakes.
Located northwest of Oshkosh off U.S. 41 and Wisconsin State Route 116.
Lake Redstone.
Fishing, Camping (nearby), Beach, Fishing, Boating, Picnic Day/Use, Ramps.
Lake Redstone is apprx. 15 miles west of the Wiscosin Dells in La Valle, Wisconsin.
It features beautiful home sites, a public beach, parks ( Lake Redstone County
Park lies on the southern shoreline of this 3 mile long scenic lake) and wonderful
natural cliffs and rock formations. Lake Redstone offers 18 miles of shoreline
and offers great fishing including Bass, Walleye, Northern, Blue Gill and
Crappie (to mention a few). Camping is offered nearby as is Lake Delton, the
Wisconsin River and several others in the Wisconsin Dells area.
Shawano
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Located 1 miles
east of Shawano off Wisconsin State Route 22.
Spider Lake.
(Whispering Pines). Fishing, 342 Acres, noted for great Musky Fishing.
Located near Mercer Wisconsin.
Lake Superior.
Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Madeline Island
provides Big Bay State Park for camping and other recreational activities.
Also be sure to visit the historical Old Mission Point on the southern tip
of Madeline Island. Several other recreational areas are available along Lake
Superior’s Shoreline including Lake Park (in Port Wing off Wisconsin State
Route 13), Red Cliff (just south of the Red Cliff Indian Reservation), Bayview
Park, (on the mainland just across from Madeline Island) and Memorial Park
(located in Chequamegon Bay). Larger craft are recommended for the lake when
venturing out from the Apostle Island / North Channel / Chequamegon area.
The popular boating spots are just off Wisconsin State Route 13 just north
of Ashland. Several scenic towns are located along the route including Red
Cliff, Bayfield and Washburn.
Three Lakes
Area. Otter, Eagle, Voyager, Cranberry, Tambling, Little Fork, Big Fork,
Island Lake, Medicine Lake, and Big Stone Lake are all just a few of the many
lakes concentrated in this northern portion of the state. Most are around
a mile wide and features many islands and bays along with excellent fishing
and small boating opportunities. Located Southeast of Eagle River off U.S.
45.
Lake Tomohawk.
Campsites, Campsites, Picnic Grounds, Fishing, Ramps, Marina, Fuel. Located
near Minocqua, WI.
Turtle Flambeau
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This lake
features two commercial campgrounds both towards the southwest side of the
lake (one on an island). Lake of the Falls recreational site and small lake
lies on the northern edge. The lake reaches 9 miles wide by as much long in
spots and features numerous islands and small bays. Located 4 miles southwest
of Mercer off U.S. 51 and County Road FF.
Lake Winnebago.
Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Visitor Information Center. Popular stops include shopping
in Oshkosh (on the middle western shoreline), Fond du Lac (on the southern
shoreline) and High Cliff State Park (on the lakes northeast side). Unlimited
horsepower make this 28 mile long lake popular for all kinds of boating. Located
and accessible at various points including Oshkosh.
Lake Wissota.
Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Lake Wissota
State Park lies on the eastern shoreline of this scenic lake. The Chippewa
River is connected to the lake which features Brunet Island State Park (about
14 miles north of Lake Wissota) and Pine Point Recreational site on Holcombe
Flowage. Lake Wissota is located just north of Eau Claire in Chippewa Falls.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Wisconsin for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
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