Trempealeau Lakes State Wildlife Area

In 2009, aided by a donation of land value and grants, the Conservancy purchased the 55-acre Trempealeau Lakes property, with its half-mile of frontage on Second Lake that abuts the state’s Trempealeau Lakes State Fishery Area. This area, located within the “Mississippi River Large River Corridor,” is recognized as being of “Continental Significance” by Wisconsin’s Wildlife Action Plan. It is within one half-mile of the USFWS National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which includes access to the Long Lake Canoe Trail. A mix of 1,500 swamp white oak, silver maple and river birch trees were planted by volunteers in spring of 2023. These trees, which replaced the mature pines previously on the property, are integral to our habitat restoration efforts. They fulfill key goals outlined in the DNR-approved habitat management plan. As they mature, they will offer crucial benefits, including providing diverse wildlife habitats, capturing carbon dioxide, preventing soil erosion, and safeguarding water quality.

Public Access: Dogs and bikes are NOT allowed on this property.

Visitors must follow our Recreational Use Policy as well as all federal and state laws and local ordinances. Use either link to see the policy: mississippivalleyconservancy.org/resources/policies