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Lakes, Streams & Rivers
The map to the left shows the lakes and open water of northern Wisconsin. You can see from the image that we live in a water rich area. There are over 765 lakes (only counting those greater than 10 acres) within the Upper Chippewa Basin. These lakes serve as valuable fish and waterfowl habitat as well as excellent fishing spots and home sites.
To learn more about lakes visit the following sites:
Wisconsin Association of Lakes
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Bureau of Fisheries Management & Habitat Protection's (FHP) Lakes Page
The map above right shows the Rivers, Streams, and Canals of northern Wisconsin. Again, you can see from the image that we live in a water rich area. There are over 4,000 miles of streams and rivers within the Upper Chippewa Basin. These streams and rivers serve as valuable habitat corridors for wildlife and excellent fishing spots.
To learn more about rivers and streams visit the following sites:
The DNR's Runoff Management Section
The Wisconsin River Alliance, a non-profit organization based out of Madison, is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin's Rivers.
Fisheries Management Plans
Turtle-Flambeau FMP 3-07.pdf (244 kb)
Gile Flowage FMP 12-05.pdf (122 kb)
Rib Lake FMP 8-03.pdf (74 kb)
Butternut Lake FMP 7-05.pdf (287 kb)
LCO Fisheries Management Plan.pdf (155 kb)
Chequamegon Waters FMP 7-06.pdf (230 kb)
Nelson Lake FMP 10-04.pdf (98 kb)