Lake guide
Ramps
Petenwell County Park Boat Launch2004 Bighorn Drive, Arkdale, WI 54613 · Adams County · west-shore park launch · harbor of refuge + transient slips
MapInfoBarnum Bay Boat Launch1735 Archer Lane, Nekoosa, WI 54457 · Wood County / Barnum Bay marina · east-shore launches + transient slips
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Boating & yacht clubs
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Barnum Bay Yacht ClubEast-shore club founded 1985 (Nekoosa) · harbor of refuge with 100+ slips and two public launches · hosts the annual Lake Petenwell Regatta; CRAW catamaran regatta also sails here
VisitAbout Petenwell Lake
Petenwell Lake is a 23,173-acre natural lake in Wisconsin, managed by Wisconsin River Power Company / Wisconsin DNR. Live pool elevation comes from NOAA's National Water Prediction Service (station PETW3). Public launches include Petenwell County Park Boat Launch, Barnum Bay Boat Launch, and Hwy 21 Wayside Boat Launch. The Barnum Bay Yacht Club is the active sailing club on the water.