Island Lake
Island Lake is a 58-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, with 17 waterfront parcels on its shore. The DNR lists no public boat landing.
- Size: 58 acres
- Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
- Drive time without traffic: Twin Cities 55 min, Eau Claire 1 hr 15 min, Madison 3 hr 55 min, Green Bay 4 hr 5 min, Appleton 4 hr 10 min, Waukesha 4 hr 35 min, Milwaukee 4 hr 45 min, Rockford 4 hr 45 min, Chicago 5 hr 50 min
- Waterfront parcels: 17 waterfront parcels
Questions about Island Lake
How many waterfront properties are on Island Lake?
17 waterfront parcels front Island Lake in Polk County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is Island Lake?
Island Lake covers 58 acres in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Is there public access to Island Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Island Lake.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Island Lake?
Island 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 Island Lake?
By car, Island Lake is about 55 min from the Twin Cities, 1 hr 15 min from Eau Claire, 3 hr 55 min from Madison and 5 hr 50 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.