Petenwell Lake
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Lake Petenwell is a man-made lake located in central Wisconsin, in Adams County
and Juneau County
, next to Castle Rock Lake
. It covers over 23000 acres (93.1 km²) and is 42 feet (12.8 m) deep.
Lake Petenwell is Wisconsin's second largest lake at 23040 acres (93.2 km²) or approximately 36 square miles (93.2 km²). It was created in 1948 by the Wisconsin River Power Company with the construction of a dam across the Wisconsin River near Necedah. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet (12.8 m) and is excellent for skiing, sailing or fishing. Private lakefront property is very limited as most of the virgin shoreline is undeveloped forest. Wildlife abounds including one of the larger populations of wintering bald eagles in Wisconsin. Game Fish include Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Panfish, and Musky.
While the area is quite rural and unspoiled in flavor, its amenities are quite cosmopolitan. It has excellent restaurants; community theatre; an 18-hole, par 72 golf course (originally rated among the top 75 public courses in the country) and a choice of two casinos within 30-40 minutes driving time. The lake is located between Adams and Juneau Counties and is approx. 30 miles (48.3 km) north of the Wisconsin Dells on State Highway 21.
Adams County, Wisconsin
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Sources differ as to whether its name is in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams, or his son, the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. As of 2000, the population of Adams County was 18,643. Its county seat is...
and Juneau County
Juneau County, Wisconsin
Juneau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the population was 24,316. Its county seat is Mauston. It should not, however, be confused with the city of Juneau, Wisconsin, to which it has no connection.-Geography:...
, next to Castle Rock Lake
Castle Rock Lake
Castle Rock Lake is a man-made lake located in central Wisconsin, in Adams County and Juneau County. It connects to Petenwell Lake. It covers and reaches deep. Construction of the lake was started in 1947 and completed 4 years later...
. It covers over 23000 acres (93.1 km²) and is 42 feet (12.8 m) deep.
Lake Petenwell is Wisconsin's second largest lake at 23040 acres (93.2 km²) or approximately 36 square miles (93.2 km²). It was created in 1948 by the Wisconsin River Power Company with the construction of a dam across the Wisconsin River near Necedah. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet (12.8 m) and is excellent for skiing, sailing or fishing. Private lakefront property is very limited as most of the virgin shoreline is undeveloped forest. Wildlife abounds including one of the larger populations of wintering bald eagles in Wisconsin. Game Fish include Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Panfish, and Musky.
While the area is quite rural and unspoiled in flavor, its amenities are quite cosmopolitan. It has excellent restaurants; community theatre; an 18-hole, par 72 golf course (originally rated among the top 75 public courses in the country) and a choice of two casinos within 30-40 minutes driving time. The lake is located between Adams and Juneau Counties and is approx. 30 miles (48.3 km) north of the Wisconsin Dells on State Highway 21.