Central WI Attractions

Sept. 2, 2026

Why Buy a Lake House? Life on Castle Rock Lake & Lake Petenwell

There are a lot of things to consider when buying a lake home.

How much frontage does it have? Is the shoreline sandy or rocky? How deep is the water? Is there room for a dock? What are the taxes? How many bedrooms? Is there a garage big enough …

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Sept. 2, 2026

What Does a Slow No Wake Buoy Mean on Castle Rock Lake?

If you spend enough time boating on Castle Rock Lake, you’re going to see Slow – No Wake markers.

They aren't there just to ruin your fun right when you've finally got the boat moving. They serve an important purpose: protecting shorelines, docks, structures, wildlife habitat and other people …

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Sept. 1, 2026

Bald Eagles on Castle Rock Lake: The Neighbors You Don’t See at the Open House

There are plenty of reasons people fall in love with Castle Rock Lake.

The boating. The fishing. The sunsets. The sandbars. The quiet mornings when the water is almost completely still.

And then there are moments like this.

We were out on Castle Rock Lake when we …

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Aug. 31, 2026

What’s Hiding Under Castle Rock Lake? The History Beneath the Wate

When you're boating across Castle Rock Lake, it's easy to think about what's around you — the shoreline, islands, beaches and nearly 14,000 acres of water.

But have you ever wondered what's underneath you?

We recently did.

While boating between Juneau County Castle Rock Park and Castle …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Protecting Castle Rock Lake’s Sandstone Cliffs

Castle Rock Lake’s Sandstone Cliffs Are Beautiful — Let’s Help Protect Them

One of the things that makes Castle Rock Lake, Wisconsin so recognizable is its sandstone shoreline.

Cruising along the lake and seeing layers of exposed sandstone rising above the water is one of those views …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Blue-Green Algae on Castle Rock Lake: What Lake Users Should Know

If you spend enough time on Wisconsin lakes, eventually you're going to see something in the water that makes you stop and ask:

What in the world is THAT?

Recently, while we were out on Castle Rock Lake, we came across a heavy green accumulation in a small, …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Fishing Castle Rock Lake: Walleye, Bass, Northern & Panfish in Central Wisconsin

There are plenty of reasons people come to Castle Rock Lake, but fishing is pretty high on the list.

Spanning portions of Juneau and Adams Counties, Castle Rock Lake offers a whole lot of water to explore. Whether you’re chasing walleye, casting for bass, looking for northern pike or …

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Aug. 31, 2026

Crazy Taco on Castle Rock Lake | Adams County WI

Crazy Taco on Castle Rock: A Boat-Up Stop for Food, Drinks & Lake Life

There are plenty of reasons people love Castle Rock Lake, but one of our favorites is that a day on the water doesn't necessarily have to end when everyone gets hungry.

Crazy Taco on …

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Aug. 29, 2026

The Railroad Bridge Across Castle Rock Lake: History of the 1911 Crossing

If you've ever boated the northern portion of Castle Rock Lake, you've probably seen it.

A long railroad crossing stretches across the water between the Juneau County and Adams County sides of the Wisconsin River. Trains still cross it today, but the history of this crossing goes back more …

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Aug. 29, 2026

What Is Riprap? Why You See It Along Castle Rock Lake and Wisconsin Shorelines

 

When you're boating around Castle Rock Lake, Petenwell Lake or the Wisconsin River, you'll notice that not every shoreline looks the same.

Some are sandy. Some are heavily wooded and natural. Others have large rocks lining the water's edge.

Those rocks aren't necessarily there just for …

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