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This public boat ramp in Chetek provides access to Prairie Lake in Barron County, Wisconsin. The site offers a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to explore this water body. As a publicly-owned access site, it's part of Wisconsin's network of DNR-listed boat launch locations.
Prairie Lake is a 859-acre lake with a maximum depth of 19 feet, making it suitable for a variety of paddling and boating activities. The lake supports a healthy fishery including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, so you may encounter anglers at the launch and on the water. For current information about facility amenities, hours of operation, and any access fees, contact the Barron County Parks Department or check the Wisconsin DNR's boat access website at dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/boataccess/.