Wood County Parks & Forestry

Upper Neenah Fishery Area in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, is a designated Exceptional Resource Waters ERW known for its self-sustaining trout population in the Neenah Creek. Established in 1962, this 372-acre area offers angling opportunities for brown and brook trout, as well as recreational activities like hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Upper Neenah Fishery Area focuses on fish habitat preservation and in-stream habitat improvement projects to enhance the streambank habitat for brown trout. Visitors can enjoy shore fishing, wading in the stream, and fly fishing in areas where habitat improvements have been made, surrounded by low lying hardwoods and swamp hardwoods in an agricultural landscape dominated by corn crops.Generated from the website

Big Roche A Cri Fishery Area, located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With its class 1 trout stream and Outstanding Resource Water designation, anglers can enjoy shore fishing or wade fishing along the 6.4-mile section of Big Roche A Cri Creek. The area also offers recreational activities such as hunting, trapping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and bird watching, making it a haven for nature lovers. Managed for trout habitat and upland best forest management practices, Big Roche A Cri Fishery Area boasts a landscape of low lying hardwoods oak and jack pine with sandy soils. Surrounded by agricultural land, including potato and corn crops, this fishery area provides a serene escape into nature for visitors seeking a tranquil and immersive outdoor experience.Generated from the website

Nepco Lake County Park, situated in Grand Rapids, Town of, WI, is a picturesque 125-acre park generously donated by Nekoosa Papers, Inc. in 1977 for public outdoor recreation. Boasting the only public boat landing on the 496-acre Nepco Lake, the park offers a range of amenities including a beach area, playground, fishing pier, and multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and skiing. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife observation, while also taking advantage of the park's enclosed shelter available for rent year-round. With solar panels installed in 2019 to offset energy use, Nepco Lake County Park provides a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and unwind in Wood County, Wisconsin.Generated from the website