During the summer months, approximately 2.5 million Wisconsin residents participate in boating or swimming in Wisconsin's 15,000 lakes (dnr.wisconsin.com). Here are a few tips on how to discover and enjoy boating in Wisconsin.
GETTING STARTED
Find a lake
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Lake winnebago
The largest inland lake in Wisconsin and one of the most well-known for fishing, Lake Winnebago is over 138,000 acres. It is part of a system that includes Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winneconne, Lake Poygan and the Wolf and Fox rivers.
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Door County
With nearly 300 miles of shoreline, Door County offers water-seekers of any kind the opportunity to find something that interests them.
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chain o' lakes
Centrally located in Waupaca, the Chain O' Lakes contains 22 glacier-created spring-fed lakes. The lakes have a greenish-blue color which comes from the reflection of materials like limestone and clay at the bottom each lake.
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GREATER MADISON LAKES
Madison is surrounded by over 15,000 acres of sparkling lakes: Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, Kegonsa and Wingra ! Primarily fed by the Yahara River, these lakes offer fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, SUP and more.
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Lake wisconsin
Lake Wisconsin is a 10,000 acre lake with 52 miles of shorelines. Giving visitors amazing views of picturesque hills and nature, Lake Wisconsin boasts options for boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming and sandbars!