Wisconsin Lake Finder

Herde Lake

Herde Lake is a 153-acre lake in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with 13 waterfront parcels on its shore. The DNR lists no public boat landing.

• Size: 153 acres
• Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
• Drive time without traffic: Eau Claire 55 min, Twin Cities 1 hr 55 min, Madison 3 hr 30 min, Green Bay 3 hr 35 min, Appleton 3 hr 40 min, Waukesha 4 hr 10 min, Milwaukee 4 hr 20 min, Rockford 4 hr 25 min, Chicago 5 hr 25 min
• Waterfront parcels: 13 waterfront parcels

Questions about Herde Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Herde Lake?

13 waterfront parcels front Herde Lake in Chippewa County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Herde Lake?

Herde Lake covers 153 acres in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

Is there public access to Herde Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Herde Lake.

Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Herde Lake?

Herde Lake is over 50 acres, so Wisconsin's slow-no-wake rule for small lakes does not apply and boats may run at speed, staying slow within 100 feet of shore, docks and swimmers. No local boating ordinance that limits motorboats is on record.

How long is the drive to Herde Lake?

By car, Herde Lake is about 55 min from Eau Claire, 1 hr 55 min from the Twin Cities, 3 hr 30 min from Madison and 5 hr 25 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.