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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
[edit]The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest includes more than 22,000 acres of land throughout southern Wisconsin[1] and spans several state parks and natural areas. The area also features varied environments from restored prairie, forests, and lakes, along with providing a multitude of recreational opportunities such as hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and camping [1].
Whitewater Lake
[edit]Whitewater Lake, located in Walworth County, is an extension of the Kettle Moraine's Southern Unit and is part of the southernmost edge of its territory. This 625 acre lake[2] is located in the country side near Whitewater, Wisconsin, and has several public access points for boat launching and fishing[2]. Commonly home to Panfish and Largemouth Bass, the lake draws fishers year round[2]. Northern Pike and Walleye are also present in this lake but are less common[2]. The local community also offers annual fishing events here such as an ice fishing "Fish-A-Ree"[3][4].
The land around the lake is rural and consists of a mix of private residences, farms, as well as protected forest lands and a restored prairie habitat. A portion of the Ice Age Trail, a hiking trail that spans the state, also extends through a section of forest near the lake[5] and provides day trip hiking and backpacking opportunities.
The forest around Whitewater Lake consists of a mix of several species of oak, maple, birch, pine, and other trees. It also contains Whitewater Lake Campground which provides sites for overnight camping stays and hiking trails[6].
Rice Lake
[edit]Rice Lake is a smaller lake than Whitewater Lake at 144 acres[7], is also located in Walworth County, and they are both connected by water flow[3]. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources states that this smaller lake also provides a habitat for similar fish species like "Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike"[7].
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. December 15th, 2017. Retrieved December 15th, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=and|date=(help) - ^ a b c d "Whitewater Lake". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ a b "Whitewater Lake (Wisconsin)". Wikipedia. 2017-07-21.
- ^ "Whitewater Fish-a-ree set for Sunday". MyWalworthCounty.com. 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ "Ice Age Trail - Walworth/Jefferson County Segment | Travel Wisconsin". TravelWisconsin. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ "KETTLE MORAINE SF SOUTHERN UNIT, WI". wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ a b "Rice Lake". dnr.wi.gov. Retrieved 2017-12-15.