Petenwell Lake, WI

AKA: Petenwell Flowage

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Petenwell Lake, WI

About Petenwell Lake

The serene picturesque of Petenwell Flowage awaits your visit for a day on the water. Boasting a wide range of fish species, Petenwell Lake has something for all visitors that enjoy the great outdoors. This 23,000-acre lake, in the central part of the state, at Necedah, is the second-largest inland lake in Wisconsin. There are over 100 miles of shoreline, and over a dozen boat landings for public use. In addition to the boat ramps, there are parks, beaches and other areas with access for shoreline activities.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

10th Street Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off 10th Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Adams County Petenwell Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 20th Avenue, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Juneau County Wilderness Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off 21st Avenue N, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Small Boat Access Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off County Road Z, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Petenwell Wilderness Park Campground - 608 565-7285

Moonlite Trails Campground - 608 565-6936

Adams County Parks & Recreation Campground - 608 564-7513

Lake Arrowhead Campground - 715 325-2941

Pineland Camping Park - 608 564-7818

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, musky, northern pike, sauger, sturgeon and tiger muskie at Petenwell Lake in Wisconsin.