South Fish Lake
South Fish Lake is a 73-acre lake in Polk County, Wisconsin, with 14 waterfront parcels on its shore. It has public land or a park on the shore.
- Size: 73 acres
- Public access: public land or a park on the shore
- 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 25 min, Madison 4 hr, Green Bay 4 hr 10 min, Appleton 4 hr 15 min, Waukesha 4 hr 40 min, Milwaukee 4 hr 50 min, Rockford 4 hr 55 min, Chicago 5 hr 55 min
- Waterfront parcels: 14 waterfront parcels
Questions about South Fish Lake
How many waterfront properties are on South Fish Lake?
14 waterfront parcels front South Fish Lake in Polk County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.
How big is South Fish Lake?
South Fish Lake covers 73 acres in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Is there public access to South Fish Lake?
Yes. South Fish Lake has public land or a park on the shore.
Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on South Fish Lake?
South Fish 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 South Fish Lake?
By car, South Fish Lake is about 55 min from the Twin Cities, 1 hr 25 min from Eau Claire, 4 hr from Madison and 5 hr 55 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.