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Boat LaunchTown Of Manitowish Waters, Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States

Rest Lake Access

Public boat launch on Rest Lake, Vilas County, Wisconsin.

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69°F Mostly sunny

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46.1459°, -89.8853°

Overview

Rest Lake Access is a public boat launch on Rest Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

It is owned and managed by Town of Manitowish Waters.

Access and Directions

Rest Lake Access is a trailer boat launch with a concrete plank ramp surface.

It provides public access to Rest Lake.

Recreation

Rest Lake is open to public boating, fishing and paddling; this site is one of its public access points.

Safety

Check the weather before launching, carry Coast Guard-required safety gear, and wear your life jacket. Watch for changing water levels and cold water in spring and fall.

Regulations

Wisconsin law requires boaters to remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain all water, and never move live fish away from a waterbody, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Observe posted launch rules and local watercraft regulations.

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WaterbodyRest Lake

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Public Boat Launch Yes

Administration

Managing AgencyTown of Manitowish Waters

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CountyVilas

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Location

Town Of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Vilas County

United StatesUS

46.14591°, -89.88527°

dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/lands/boataccess (Official Website)

(715) 543-8400 (Phone)

Rest Lake Access is a public boat launch on Rest Lake, managed by Town of Manitowish Waters.

Current Weather

Updated 3:41 PM

69°F

Mostly sunny

Feels like 79°

Wind

3.3 mph SE

Humidity

55%

Visibility

19 mi

UV Index

7

5-Day Forecast

Fri 1%75° 47°

Sat 7%78° 55°

Sun 88%79° 67°

Mon 55%91° 69°

Tue 25%90° 66°

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