Outdoor Recreation - Water Sports

 

Boating
Enjoy boating on the various lakes in Chippewa County.Chippewa County has over 38 boat landings available for public use.
If you have questions on boating rules and regulations the Wisconsin DNR has a very informative website.

 

Canoeing/Kayaking
Lake Wissota State Park
18127 CTH O
Chippewa Falls , WI
(715) 382-4574

Loopy's
10691 Bus 29- CTH X
Chippewa Falls , WI
(715) 723-5667

MI-ZI-ZAK Kayaks
29588 State Rd. 40
New Auburn, WI
(715) 967-2300 or (715) 967-2301

Northland Sports and Spirits
2600 HWY 27
Cornell, WI
(715) 579-4954

Spring Street Sports
12 W Spring St.
Chippewa Falls, WI
(715) 723-6616

Ted's Timber Lodge and Resort
26064 CTH M
Holcombe, WI
(715) 595-4424

Wissota Adventure
19234 74th Ave.
Chippewa Falls , WI
(715) 723-1310

 

Fishing
Chippewa County has 449 lakes totaling 20,027 acres and ranging from 1 to 6,300 acres. Most lakes are small, unnamed pothole lakes located in the scenic moraine area in the northern part of the county. Many smaller lakes do not support a substantial fishery but offer solitude and serenity for those wanting to get away from the crowds. Under Lakes/Streams/Rivers are descriptions of the Lake that provide public access and good fishing opportunities.

 

Skiing
Water ski on beautiful Lake Wissota.

Swimming
Bernard F. Willi Pool
Bridgewater Ave.
Across from Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls
(715) 726-2733
Located next to the Mary E. Marshall Park. This public outdoor pool has a very shallow end for the young children and a deeper end that the water slide empties into. There is a minimal entrance fee to help maintain the pool. You'll find it to be a popular place in the warm summer sun.

Brunet Island State Park

23125 255th St.
Cornell, WI 54732
Phone: 715-239-6888
A picturesque 1,224 acre park where the Fisher River joins the Chippewa River just north of Cornell. The park has approximately 200 feet of marked beach on the Chippewa River. Lifeguards are not provided. The main park development lies on an island in the Chippewa River, and is open seasonally through the summer months. Facilities include 69 campsites, picnic areas, electricity, shelters, flush toilets, playgrounds, athletic field, swimming beach, and hiking trials. Park sticker required.

Chapman Park
Chapman Lake
Stanley, WI
(715) 644-5758
The park was donated to the people of Stanley by the Northwestern Lumber Company after their mill closed in 1922. It offers a campground with electricity and showers, picnic areas, shelters, playground, swimming beach, ball fields, and tennis courts. Chapman Park features a game farm with elk, deer, peacock, and other wildlife.

Chippewa Falls Middle School
750 Tropicana Blvd.
Chippewa Falls, WI
(715) 723-0051
If you want to take a little dip on Sundays from 1:30-4:00p.m. There is open swim at the Middle School's pool from the beginning of the school year until Oct. 21). Cost is $1.00

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA
If you want to swim laps or have a family swim during the winter check out the YMCA. Call (715) 723-2201 for more information.

Lake Wissota State Park
18127 Co Hwy O
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715 )382-4574
Located on the north shore of our largest lake and only six miles east of Chippewa Falls, Lake Wissota State Park has a marked beach on Lake Wissota. Lifeguards are not provided. The park is noted for its camping and boating activities. Swimming, picnicking and hiking are just some of the varied activities enjoyed at the park. The park's facilities are developed for handicapped and non-handicapped. Sticker required.

Morris-Erickson County Park
STH 40. Morris-Erickson County Park
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 726-7880
Located on the shores of Long Lake. The exceptionally clear waters make it a popular swimming, boating, and fishing lake, hosting excellent populations of Walleye, small mouth bass, and Musky. The park's 28 well-manicured sites, boat launch, and open setting offers a beautiful view of Long Lake.

Otter Lake County Park
165th Ave.
Stanley, WI 54768
(715) 726-7880
Situated in a forest setting on Otter Lake, one of the finest fishing lakes in Chippewa County. Walleye, bass and pan fish are plentiful. An excellent swimming beach, picnic area, and boat launch combined with a very scenic setting make Otter Lake one of our more beautiful parks.

Pine Point County Park
Junction of CTH M and STH 27
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 726-7880
Located on a peninsula surrounded by 3,900 acre Lake Holcombe. Many campsites offer scenic vistas of Lake Holcombe. Plenty of trees, a nice swimming beach, boat launch, and good fishing make Pine Point a popular vacation spot.

Riverview Park
HWY 27
Cadott, WI
Located at the Yellow River and Highway 27 in Cadott. The Yellow River has an excellent exposure of rock that is unique in geologic history. The park offers a wide variety of recreational activities including 3 sand volleyball courts, 2 softball diamonds and a basketball court. There are three pavilions and electricity is available. In June and July a life guard is on duty during afternoons and early evenings. Bathrooms are open in summer only.

Round Lake Road
117th St.
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 726-7880
This park is a Day-Use Park (No Camping) featuring an excellent sand beach swimming area. The Park also features a handicap accessible boat ramp and loading dock.

Stanley-Boyd Community Pool
507 East 1st Ave. (Exit 177)
Stanley, WI
(715) 644-5534
Hours vary in summer and during school year.

 

Tubing
Loopy's
10691 Bus 29- CTH X
Chippewa Falls
715-723-5667

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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