Fishing & Boating in the Northwoods
The northern third of Wisconsin seems to be the most rugged, but there are plenty of places that take the “rugged” right out of the word and replace it with plain old “spoil me rotten.” And all the while, nature’s finest is still right at your doorstep! One such place is the Hayward Lakes area of Sawyer County.
More impressive however is the largest wilderness lake in Wisconsin: the Chippewa Flowage. Created in 1924 when the Wisconsin/Minnesota Power & Light Company completed the dam across the Chippewa River, the 17,000 acres of water in the flowage is fed by the waters of nine natural rivers. It encompasses eleven natural lakes, has 140 islands and 200 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Hayward Lake is but one of these. The many lakes of the area offer plenty of opportunities for any outdoor activity you can imagine.
And while in the Hayward Lakes area, be sure not to miss the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. It’s an amazing place and a “don’t miss it” stop!
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Fishing since the age of eight. Seriously writing since the age of 16. Chef and foodie from the age of 22 years… and counting. So much to learn and so little time. I have enjoyed every minute of it all. Whether on the water (where I like it best), in the kitchen, or at the keyboard, churning out content, I feel like I have found my place. I am sharing it with you in the hope that some of what I love to do will rub off on you. I hope to see you On the Lake!
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