where memories are made .... LAKE WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP
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WAPOGASSET Lake Wapogasset was formerly known as Sucker Lake ... an Indian name for walleye. In 1912, On behalf of lake residents, Dr. James Wallace appealed to the US Geographic Board in Washington DC to change the name to Lake Wapogasset, an Indian name meaning "lake of the big fish". Seven different spellings were considered ... among them Wahpuggaisee ... Acres: 1186 Shoreline: 9.9 miles Maximum Depth: 32' % over 20': 50% % under 3 ': 14% Bottom Type: 60% sand 25% gravel 15% muck |
BEAR TRAP Legend has it that on Manitou Point (an Indian name for Spirit Point), an unknown man regularly set bear traps. One day, the man was caught in one of his own devices. People began to identify the lake as "that lake where bear traps are placed" ... hence the name. "Here in a cold shaded cottage; Neath the patches of sunshine and trees. Here where the tonic of nature, restores with each cool summer breeze. Far from the grinds of the city, where worry is ever a guest. Cares steal away and the weary, Find peace, recreation and rest. ...Anonymous Acres Water: 241 Shoreline: 3.5 miles Maximum depth: 25' % over 20': 45% % under 3': 5% Bottom Type: 70% sand 20% gravel 10% muck |
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| Explore nearly fourteen miles of shoreline ... surround yourself with over 1,400 acres of water that will challenge the fisherman, excite the water enthusiast, entertain the boater and calm the spirit ... DISCOVER Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap! Lake Wapogasset, or "Lake of the Big Fish" is the third largest body of water in Polk County ... located just three miles south of Hwy. 8 and west of Cty. Rd. C near Amery, Wisconsin. Its 1186 acres of water abound in virtually every type of structure ... it has bars, flats, weed beds, reefs, islands, two inlets and an outlet. Fisherman will delight in finding an abundance of bass and walleye, trophy sized northern and muskie. Sunnies, crappies and perch will keep the kids happy and the avid panfisherman busy cleaning fish! ....Mpls/St. Paul just an hour away.... Bear Trap adds another 241 acres of water to explore. During the daytime it's a favorite destination for boaters ... calm quiet waters for skiing, tubing or swimming. Toward dusk, on any quiet evening, the nostalgic campfire songs from the Bible Camp will delight you ... the mysterious call of the loon will captivate you. If you have kids or grandkids, it won't be long before you discover Mort's Marina. To some, the Marina is known for a quick and convenient place to get gas, pick up a fishing license, bait, tackle, beer, pop, snacks, or t-shirts for the family. But, to the kids on the lake, the Marina is known as "Mort's Candy Store" ... kids delight in the 10' candy counter and fishing conversations with Mort ... Mort delights in the smiling faces of the kids! Mort and Kathy Mortensen are celebrating their "30th" anniversary of owning Mort's Marina this year! They look forward to many more years of enjoying the friendship of lake residents and making new memories at the Marina. The Marina also houses Kathy's home office of LAKE LIFE REALTY ... Every spring, just after the docks are in ... boats are launched and lawns are being mowed, residents will look forward to the first issue of "The Lake Scene" to arrive at their door. "The Lake Scene" ...Wapogasset and Bear Trap's very own newsletter is published by Mort's Marina and edited by Kathy Mortensen. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend the newsletter is hand delivered twice a month by Lake Association trustees. The "Phantom Fishermen" column will amuse you ... you never know where these mysterious fishermen will be lurking ... watching you fish ... seeing what you catch ... and reporting it to everyone in The Lake Scene. Lake Association representatives and lake resident contributors will keep you informed of social events, updated on committee reports, water patrol activities and other concerns. "The Lake Scene" will be celebrating its 27th year of publication this summer! A progressive Lake Association and Sanitary District are two more reasons Wapogasset and Bear Trap have attained such a desirable reputation. Both the Lake Association and the Sanitary District are committed to the protection and health of our lakes and the improvement of water quality. The Sanitary District rates are among the lowest in the entire state for a privately operated sewer system. Outstanding volunteers, commitment of lake residents through membership dues and donations keep The Lake Association an active and vital organization. Just minutes away lake residents can enjoy a wide array of activities. DD Kennedy Nature Center offers picnic areas and walking paths along a pristine natural environment. Golfers will find Amery's 18 hole course both challenging and rewarding. Discover Interstate park, Cattail Trail, Garfield Park, Balsam Branch Ski Trail, Trollhaugen Ski area, St. Croix Casino, mini golf, bowling, movies, antique shops and flee markets . Celebrate the beauty of the surrounding area ... find easy access to work, play and good schools. The vibrant atmosphere of the quaint town of Amery draws residents to participate in Cattail Trail Days ... The Nature of Amery ... and Fall Festival celebrations. Find comfort in knowing the Amery Regional Medical Center has been providing caring, quality health care to this community for over 50 years. S'mores by the campfire ... a lazy afternoon in the hammock ... peace and serenity occasionally interrupted by the magical call of a loon ... LAKE WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP ... where memories are made! |
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| WAPO...WHAT? Here are a few of the misspellings we've seen of our lake name ... WAPPOGASSETT WAPOGAUSETT WAPPOGASET WAPOGASETT WAPOGAUSET WAPAGASSIT correct: WAPOGASSET pronunciation: WHOPPA ... GASSIT WAH - PAH - GAS - IT |
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