Lake Wissota Association

10/23/2026

Facts and Fun - Lake Wissota

The lake covers 6,377 acres and has a maximum depth of 72 feet. It has 56 miles of shoreline. Silos are still visible when the water level is down.

(Taken from Lake Wissota - The Dam Story)

10/22/2026

Thank you! 🌿

A big thank you to everyone who came out for today's Buckthorn Bash at Riverdale Landing on Moon Bay. Many hands made light work — together we cleared buckthorn, honeysuckle, and old brush along the shoreline.

Special thanks to the Lake Wissota Stewardship Project and Chippewa County Land Conservation staff for hauling it all away.

Our lake is better for it. Thanks for caring about Lake Wissota!

10/22/2026

Today is the day! 🌿 Buckthorn Bash — Thursday, Oct 22, 3–5 PM at Riverdale Landing on Moon Bay (7682 196th St, Chippewa Falls). Help the Lake Wissota Association clear buckthorn, groundnut vine, honeysuckle, and old brush. Bring gloves and pruning shears — plant ID taught on site. LWSP and Chippewa County park staff will haul it all away. Come lend a hand!

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

https://lakewissota.org/the-good-and-the-bad-of-duckweed/

Simply stated small amounts of native duckweed can be good for waterfowl, fish and water quality. But in large amounts it can block sunlight needed by

10/01/2026

A big thank you to our October business sponsor!
https://www.1917lakewissota.com

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

Stop by are booth today! As well as enjoy some of the many things at this great festival!

09/25/2026

Results from the electrofishing from the dnr..

Last night was a comfortable night for a survey on Lake Wissota and the fish cooperated nicely. A total of 11.4 miles of shoreline were sampled between two electrofishing boats in the Yellow River area and main basin of Lake Wissota. Collectively, 706 age-0 walleye and 142 age-1 walleye were captured which equates to about 62 age-0 and 12 age-1 walleye captured per mile. This catch rate is consistent with the mean catch rates from walleye recruitment surveys over the past 30 years on Lake Wissota. On a typical lake in northern WI, a year class of 10-20 age-0 walleye captured per mile would be considered good, but the Chippewa River system has a history of excellent natural reproduction, and this year it produced a great year class as usual. The average size of age-0 walleye captured in previous surveys on Lake Wissota has typically been at the 6 inch mark, but last night it was closer to 7 inches. This phenomenon of larger than average age-0 walleye has been documented on other local waterbodies this fall which indicates there were good environmental conditions for growth this year which should translate into better survival of the 2026 year class. Consistent walleye year class strength should lead to a stable walleye population and dependable fishing in the coming years.

A handful of musky were captured last night including a 40.2 inch fish which was given a PIT tag so its movement and growth can be monitored when recaptured in the coming years. Pictured in the photos was our volunteer last night, Caleb Meyer, who formerly worked on the Little Lake Wissota Stewardship Project