Whisker Lake Wilderness


The Whisker Lake Wilderness is a tract of protected land in Florence County, Wisconsin, managed by the United States Forest Service. The wilderness is within the boundaries of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, and is on the border of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Whisker Lake

Whisker Lake has a maximum depth of 6 feet and area of, being 99% made up of muck. The lake is named for the trees at the shoreline of the lake, referred to by locals as "chin whiskers." Whisker Lake is one of 6 small lakes located within the wilderness.