Manitowish Chain – Properties for Sale

Manitowish Chain of Lakes Real Estate

There’s living on a lake, and then there’s living on a chain of lakes. Which do you think is preferable? The Manitowish Chain of Lakes is an interconnected series of 10 lakes, ranging in various sizes and depths. All together, this chain spans more than 4,200 acres, from the largest lake (Island Lake) at 1,023 acres to the smallest (Fawn Lake) at 74 acres. Like other lakes and chains of lakes in Northeast Wisconsin, the fishing here is excellent, and the scenery is absolutely stunning. When you own a lakeshore home here, you have a front row seat to all of it. 


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Welcome to the Manitowish Chain of Lakes

You’ll never run out of things to do on the Manitowish Chain in Vilas County. There’s something to put a smile on your face year-round, from bird-watching and biking in the summer to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. The 10 lakes are linked by narrow channels and byways, making for excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. With more than 50 miles of shoreline across the entire chain, you have countless adventures before you. And anglers will be very pleased to know that the fishing on the Manitowish Chain is superb. Look for musky, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, and perch. 

Make Your Lake Home on the Manitowish Chain

Life is pretty sweet on the Manitowish Chain. The peace and quiet here ensures calm and carefree days on end. Still, there are ample outdoor adventures to be had to keep you on your toes, too. From hiking and fishing to paddling around any of the 10 lakes outside your backdoor, you’ll find something to satisfy any mood. Be sure to seek out a meal at the Little Bohemia Lodge, where John Dillinger was entangled in a shootout with federal agents. There are plenty of locals who will give you the scoop if you venture into town, and there are many other excellent eateries at which to enjoy a meal. You just can’t go wrong with a lake home situated on the Manitowish Chain in Northeast Wisconsin. 

To find lakeshore property, lake cabins, and lake homes on the Manitowish Chain of Lakes, check out our listings. You can also talk directly to Patrick Schey.

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