WATER Fun
Barnum Bay Marina
1735 Archer Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 325-6555 | Website | Facebook
Located on the East shore of Lake Petenwell, Wisconsin's 2nd largest lake. This harbor refuge has over 100 wet slips to accommodate most types of boats. Daily, weekly and seasonal slip rentals are available. Most slips include shore power. The facility includes showers, restrooms, bar, restaurant, 2 fully paved launches, trailer parking and plenty of parking for your friends and family. Unleaded fuel is also available. Call or visit their website for pricing on pontoon rentals, launch passes, and wet and dry slips.
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Barnum Bay Yacht Club
Founded in 1985 on the second largest lake in Wisconsin. Barnum Bay Yacht Club is a family orientated club for sailors of all abilities, from beginner to serious cruisers and racers. Their mission is to encourage, promote and develop knowledge, participation, and enjoyment of all aspects of sailing. Contact Rick at sailrick@wctc.net for more information on their FREE sailing lessons!
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Shermalot Water-Ski Show Team
(715) 513-6230 | Website | Facebook
The Shermalot Water Ski Show Team story began in the summer of 1975 when a group of die-hard water skiers banded together to share their love of the sport. They have been putting on shows at Lake Arrowhead since 1982 and you can catch them on the water Memorial Day through Labor Day. Interesting in getting in on the water ski action? They are always looking for new members to join their ski family! Visit their website for show dates, times and more information about the team.
Lake Arrowhead
Developed in the 1970s, Lake Arrowhead totals more than 300 acres and is surrounded by a private residential development. Public use of facilities is restricted to Lake Arrowhead County Park, located on the west end of the lake off 15th Avenue. The park features a boat launch, beach, picnic area and restrooms.
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Lake Camelot
More than 445 acres includes northern pike, bass, walleye and pan fish. A public boat launch at Lake Camelot is maintained by Adams County. The launch is located in the Town of Rome on 10th Avenue off Apache Avenue.
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Lake Dexter
Developed in 1962, Dexter Lake totals some 300 acres and is surrounded by more than 1,000 acres of wild or undeveloped land with abundant wildlife and game fish. With a maximum depth of 17 feet, Dexter Lake offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities including northern pike, walleye, bass, crappie, perch, bluegills and suckers. Dexter County Park includes two boat launches, a fishing pier for the disabled and a fish cleaning house.
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Lake Nepco
Venture onto nearly 500 acres of pristine water at Lake Nepco. Accessible from Nepco Lake County Park, located 1 mile south of Wisconsin Rapids on Highway 13, the lake and park were donated to the county in 1977 by Nekoosa Papers, Inc. The park features a beach area, boat ramp, picnic area, playground, disability accessible boat dock and small shelter. With a maximum depth of 29 feet, Nepco Lake features a wide variety of fishing including northern pike, walleye, bass, musky and bluegill.
WiscoFlyBoard, LLC
(715) 572-3330 | Website | Facebook
FlyBoarding is the world’s newest action sport! Developed by Franky Zapata at Zapata Racing in 2011, the FlyBoard has taken the world by storm ever since. Today WiscoFlyBoard, LLC brings this thrill of a lifetime to the heart of Wisconsin at a price you can afford. WiscoFlyBoard, LLC is a locally owned and operated FlyBoard instruction and rental business based out of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. A small idea in the summer of 2013 has burgeoned into a safe and exciting way to get midwesterners involved in the sport of FlyBoarding.
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Wisco River Rentals
(715) 459-9322 | Website | Facebook
Wisco River Rentals rents stand up paddle boards, kayaks and a pontoon in Biron, Wisconsin. Located on the Wisconsin River near Anchor Bay Bar and Grill, they provide rentals so you can enjoy the water. Whether you are an expert or an excited first-timer, their team will outfit you for your adventure.
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Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers Show Ski Team
The Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers are a show waterski team, who also host the largest waterski show tournament in the world, the Annual Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championships! June through August you can watch them take to the water for their weekly shows. They always welcome people interested in joining the team! Don't know how to ski? No worries, they will teach you! Visit their website for show dates, times and more information about the team.
Lake Petenwell
Wisconsin’s second largest body of water (23,000 acres). As home to a variety of game fish, including northern pike, bass, walleye, pan fish and musky, Petenwell hosts a variety of fishing tournaments throughout the year. Locally known “hot spots” include Devil’s Elbow, the mouth of Fourteen Mile Creek, Barnum Bay, and Strongs Prairie. These areas provide abundant underwater structure and harbor good concentrations of fish. A variety of boat launches are located on Petenwell.
Lake Sherwood
Venture onto 246 acres of water for an afternoon of boating or fishing northern pike, bass, walleye and pan fish. A public boat launch at Lake Sherwood Lodge is maintained by Adams County. The launch is located behind the Shermalot Motel on Queens Way, Rome.
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Lake Wazeecha
Lake Wazeecha, the Indian name for “lake of the land of the pines,” totals 131 acres and is surrounded by South Wood County Park. The lake provides two beach areas, fishing access area for the disabled, and ample opportunities for boating, water skiing and fishing. A variety of pan fish, bass and northern pike were stocked in the lake during the county’s dredging project in 1994. Although famous for hosting the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show Championship, Lake Wazeecha prides itself on its two beaches, White Sand and Red Sand.
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Wisconsin River
From its headwaters on the Wisconsin Michigan border, it falls more than 1,000 feet on its 500 mile journey through the states, before emptying into the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Once full of logging rafts and tradesman, the river now tells a success story based on thriving aquatic life and a variety of recreational opportunities, including several scenic parks and trails located in and around downtown Wisconsin Rapids.