Pickerel Lake - Cloverland

Located in Vilas County, Wisconsin

This Northern Wisconsin lake near the Ottawa National Forest is surrounded by some of the most beautiful forests in the nation. At 270 acres and a maximum depth of 26 feet, Pickerel Lake is the perfect size to accommodate a variety of water sports and activities. With four and a half hours from Milwaukee and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and three hours from Green Bay, Wisconsin, this beautiful lake offers seclusion and escape from the stress of city life.

Fishing and Boating

This large lake offers the convenience of a public boat landing on the east end of the lake and a wide variety of fish for every level of angler:

- Musky

- Panfish

- Largemouth Bass

- Northern Pike

- Walleye

Be sure to observe the boating and fishing ordinances found on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. Most water sports and activities are allowed with some regulations on no-wake hours, water-skiing regulations, etc.

Practically Perfect

For lodging right on the lake, check out Tamarack Timbers Resort, which offers cabins right on the water. The nearby town of Eagle River (15 minutes) offers a variety of hotels like Best Western, Days Inn, Eagle River Inn and Resort, and Super 8 by Wyndham.

If you are looking for the leisure of small-town life, Eagle River is the perfect place to take a rest from the wilderness. Families can enjoy activities like bowling, GoKarts, Ax-Throwing, ziplining, fishing, and more!

Dining in Eagle River varies from rustic bars and breweries to fine dining restaurants and wineries. Vacationers rave about the Honey Bear bar and Leif’s cafe, offering traditional American fare. The town offers amazing food and brewing festivals that you should not miss, like the Burger Bash, Old Fashioneds Up North, and the Cranberry Fest, which includes an arts and crafts fair, a farmer’s market, and family entertainment.

The fun doesn’t end in the winter! Eagle River is the snowmobiling capital of the world and hosts the Snowmobiling Hall of Fame. If speed isn’t your thing, there are miles of hiking and snowshoeing trails to explore!

Airports and Hospitals

Pewaukee Lake is conveniently located near Eagle River Union airports for private flights and Ford Airport Iron Mountain, Michigan (1 hour and 36 minutes) for commercial flights.

The nearest hospital to help you with all of your medical needs is Aspirus Eagle Center Hospital, a 17-minute drive from the lake.

Serenity and Seclusion

Your family will love your newest lake home on Pickerel Lake because of its distance from the city lights and proximity to every wilderness activity possible.