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Local favourite lake · Portage, Wisconsin

Lake Pacawa

Lake Pacawa is a lake in Portage, Wisconsin.

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Lake Pacawa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Pacawa

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Lake Pacawa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.44806, -89.52220. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Pacawa full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Pacawa yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Pacawa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Pacawa?

    Nearby: Iverson Park (park, 10 km), Brewery Park (park, 10 km), Soo Line 2713 (attraction, 10 km), Beth Israel Synagogue (museum, 12 km), Schmeeckle Reserve (sanctuary, 13 km), Thomas Lake (lake, 14 km).