Wascott, WI

Compared to most other lakes in northwestern Wisconsin, 832-acre Whitefish (Bardon) Lake is different in two ways.  First, although a number of homes have been built on the lake, special setbacks, buffers, and other shoreland zoning ordinances have done much to preserve the lake’s natural and scenic beauty.  From most locations on Whitefish Lake, Douglas County Wisconsin, you’ll be able to look out across a huge expanse of water whose shore appears largely uninhabited.  The lake is wild enough, in fact, so that eagles and loons are spotted frequently.

Second, the lake is deep, cold, and oligotrophic.  According to the DNR, it has a maximum depth of 102’ and a mean depth of 30 feet.  Over 60% of the lake is deeper than 20’, and less than 4% is less than 3’ deep.  Secchi disk readings average 22 to 23’.  The littoral bottom is over 95% sand; most of the remainder is rock rubble.

The lake boasts an unusual two-story fishery, with warm-water species in shallow areas and trout in the depths.  In recent years, the lake has yielded a number of trophy-class pike, walleye, largemouth, smallmouth, and trout (both brown and rainbow).  The lake also contains bluegills, rock bass, perch, white suckers, and creek chubs. 

Although the lake is fairly large, it tends to be a little quieter than most lakes of its size.  Most of the homes on this lake are in the upper price range; there’s also a fairly low turnover rate.  If you find something you like on this lake, don’t count on a similar home becoming available in the immediate future.

Wascott - Douglas County Wisconsin

Wascott is located on the very southern edge of Douglas County, bordering Washburn County. With more than 100 pristine lakes to fish, swim and boat, the possibilities for recreation are endless. Experience the wonders of nature while you canoe down the St. Croix, Namekagon, Totogatic, or Eau Claire Rivers.

The town of Wascott came into being around the year 1910. It was named after railroad company president, W. A. Scott. Between 1906 and 1908 the Soo Line Railroad came through Wascott, connecting Chicago and Lake Superior. The demand for wood brought the big lumber companies to the area. The last log drive went down the St. Croix in 1912.

Visit Wascott Wisconsin online at www.visitwascott.com

If your dream is to live in the country, or on a lake, and commute to work in the city, Douglas County in NW Wisconsin offers big woods and many clear, deep lakes within commuting distance to Duluth or Superior.

Highway 53 is a 4-lane freeway that connects Duluth/Superior to Eau Claire. It’s a good road and even in the winter months, the plows and sanding trucks respond immediately to keep travel safe during winter storms.

Many friends and neighbors in the Gordon and Wascott communities work in Duluth; they claim it’s a 45-minute drive without the stress of big-city traffic.

There are many large lakes within this 45-minute commuting zone including Lake Nebagamon, Upper Lake St Croix, The St Croix Flowage, Whitefish Lake, and even the northern end of the Minong Flowage.

There are also excellent values on small to medium size lakes within commuting distance to Duluth/Superior.

This energy-efficient 4 BR chalet is located on Spider Lake, Wascott, a 45-minute commute to Duluth/Superior.

14722 S Bell Rd, Wascott WI.