WARNING: Bluegill like nipples (they sometimes mistake them as worms) Our tiny lake, left behind by the last ice age, is only about 110 acres, and continues to be fed by springs and rainfall.That means its full of lilly pads, cattails – and a diverse variety of aquatic vegetation. Large mouth bass, northern pike, and a variety of panfish, turtles, and frogs live here too.Its great to kayak through. But hard to row all the way across. Its not for the meek. Those scared of swimming with the fishes and lake vegetation will not enjoy Midwestern lake swimming.Reminder : All campers must read the mandatory materials: M.L.E. Manifesto of Low ExpectationsSummertime at Wandawega.Not new. Not improved since 1925.Photos shared by our community of campers(And WandawegaHistory.org- peek the last shots of the weed cutter circa 1938!) For a deeper dive: Native aquatic species with especially positive ecological value include muskgrass, large-leaf pondweed, and white stem pondweed; this is indicative of a healthy lake and a good habitat for fish and wildlife. The immediate riparian area is home to muskrats, raccoons, eastern red fox, Virginia opossum, grey and Southern flying squirrels, mink, cottontail rabbit, and whitetail deer. Waterfowl include mallards, wood duck, and blue-winged teal. Sandhills cranes nest in the wetlands. And bald eagles enjoy fishing here.

June 23, 2024 • Published by Tereasa Surratt • Instagram