As all roads lead to Rome, anyone headed to the Northwoods of Wisconsin will be passing through Spooner. With over 900 lakes in the area, who could resist dropping a line or taking a swim in the beautiful waters of Spooner, Red Cedar, or the Minong Flowage. Take a relaxing hike along one of the many trails that weave through the area, or tear down them in a snow mobile.
Spooner Lake is located approximately 2 miles east of Spooner, Wisconsin. This 1,092 acre lake is well known for its fantastic fishing. Pan fish, pike, and large mouth bass are the most abundant catches on this lake. Those who just want to relax by the waters edge may choose from many of the gorgeous sandy beaches that dot the 11 miles of Spooner's shoreline.
The Minong Flowage is located 4.5 miles northwest of Minong, Wisconsin. Covering approximately 1,564 acres, Minong is ranked in the top ten lakes for walleye fishing in the entire state. Those itching for a swim should join their neighbors on Sand Island, where the largest public swimming area is located.
Red Cedar Lake is the largest of the three lakes in the Spooner area covering a total of 1,841 acres and 15.9 miles of shoreline. Located primarily in Barron County, this lake is best known for its abundant walleye, pike, large mouth and small mouth bass fishing.
Cities like Spooner, Cumberland, and Minong and Siren add to the local Northwoods flavor with friendly people and festivals celebrating the unique history of their communities.
Spooner is "country to the core" celebrating its roots with its annual Heart of the North Rodeo, but it doesn't lack a modern flair. Just check it out when the Spooner Car Show rolls into town.
Cumberland is known as the "Island City" because the majority of the city lies on an island in the middle of Beaver Dam Lake. 50 lakes, not counting Beaver Dam, are within a ten mile radius of Cumberland, leaving one never too far away from the water.
Minong supports a number of well maintained public parks outfitted for swimming, camping, boating, and a host of other recreational activities.
Siren is the holiday place for all seasons. Located just miles from Long lake, Siren gives you access to all the great things the Northwoods has to offer--great lakes, serene forests, and fantastic fishing.
For Lakeshoredreams.com, the counties grouped in Northwestern WI include;
Burnett County WI, Washburn County WI, Sawyer County WI, Barron County WI, Rusk County WI
