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Manitowish Waters Town Hall
State Highway 51 and Airport Road
P.O. Box 267
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
Tel: 715-543-8400
FAX: 715-543-8467

Manitowish Waters Community Center Aerial View of Manitowish Waters Chain of 10 Lakes Rest Lake Dam

The Manitowish Waters area is the ideal spot to "get away from it all." Located in Northwestern Vilas County in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Manitowish Waters is known for its quiet, less stressful surroundings perfect for a family vacation, reunion, romantic getaway, hunting or fishing excursion, or leisure day trip. With a year 'round population of roughly 700, Manitowish Waters sees quite an increase throughout the seasons from a combination of seasonal residents, second home owners and vacationers.

Our beautiful chain of lakes provides a unique connection of 10 pristine water bodies linked by navigable channels. With over 4,200 acres, the chain is perfect for leisure boating, watersports, and fishing.  


Town News

Alder Lake Road Culvert and Bridge Project

04/12/2011 - As soon as the road limits come off Alder Lake road will be closed again. This is anticipated to happen on April 25th. The contractor will come back and remove the concrete arches, put a 12" cap on the footings, re-set the arches and finish the project. The additional foot of clearance will make it much easier for boats to go through the culvert between Wild Rice Lake and the Trout River channel. Any questions can be directed to John Hanson at 715-543-8413.


Town Election Results 04/05/2011

Town Clerk/Treasurer:
Susan Patterson - 239
Dana Hilbert - 160

Town Supervisor:
Henry Bauers - 287
Charles Rayala III - 320


White Arrow Signs

The Town is working on a plan to implement a system that will allow property owners to obtain a permit to have a sign made according to Town specifications. The Town will furnish posts for the signs and will also be responsible for putting the signs up when they are dropped off by residents.

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