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Welcome!


This website has been set up to provide information to the residents that live around and/or visit Lake Helen, located in Portage County in Central Wisconsin. We hope that you enjoy your time in and around our beautiful lake!
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​JOIN OUR COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP: "Lake Helen Our Happy Place **Wisconsin" for current information and to share pictures, notifications, events and open discussion.
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Recreation

Attention Fishers:

Fishers are encouraged to CATCH & RELEASE to allow the fish to grow and multiply. In 2026, the panfish limit will be reduced from 25 to 10.
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​​Check out the FISHING PAGE to learn about:
  • Regulation changes
  • Fish stick structures
  • Future fish stocking plans
  • Managing invasive species
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Attention Boaters:
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Lake Helen is under a Slow-No-Wake restriction beginning promptly at 4 pm and ending at 10 am. For safety, during wake time (10am to 4 pm) boaters must drive in a counter-clockwise direction. 

​Reminder: Keep your boats clean! Reduce the spread of Zebra Mussels and other aquatic invasive species by following best practices.

Learn more HERE. 
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Visit The County Park To Swim, Grill and Chill

Lake Helen County Park is open to the public. The park features a playground, volleyball court, rentable pavilion, boat launch and beach. Picnic tables and mature trees make this a great place for a day out with family and friends!
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Guests using the boat launch and beach are encouraged to leave a donation in the available box, which helps to keep our lake healthy and clean for all to enjoy! ​

Lake Management ​

Lake Management Plan

The Lake Management Plan was officially updated in 2023 and reviewed briefly at the 2023 Annual Meeting/Summer Picnic.  Lake Helen property owners are encouraged to check it out, to understand the goals and priorities that have been established. 

Click here read the Plan
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Owner Survey Results

In late 2022, Lake Helen property owners were asked to complete a survey, providing their views on the priorities and issues that the LHP&RD should address in the revised Lake Management Plan. These were incorporated into the 2023 updates.

Click here to view the survey results

UPCOMING MEETINGS

​NEXT COMMISSIONERS MEETING:
April 2026
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Go to Commissioners and Minutes page to view upcoming agendas and read the Minutes from prior meetings.

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  • Commissioners meet at least once per quarter (usually monthly) to keep our initiatives moving forward. View the schedule and access LHP&RD meeting minutes HERE.
  • The 2026 annual meeting, family picnic and some NEW events are booked! Find details on our upcoming events and activities HERE.​​

​What are we working on?


​Blue Green Algae (BGA)

Please do your part to stop nitrogen & phosphorus from entering the lake and contributing to BGA growth. Learn more about our control and treatment plan HERE.
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Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM)

This invasive species has been spreading in Lake Helen the last few years. While this weed will never be completely eliminated, it is being controlled. 
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  • 2026 - Hand pulling planned for the year.
  • 2025 - Chemical treatment took place in May. 

Learn more about current and past efforts HERE.

Local Notices

Current Fire Danger & Burning Permits

​Click on the map to see the current fire danger & burning permit requirements by county:
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Where Is Lake Helen?

Lake Helen is located north of Waupaca and east of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It is just off of WI 49 - five miles E of Rosholt in Portage County and 12 miles NW of Iola. 

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LHP&RD ​Mailing Address

Lake Helen P&R District
3060 E Lake Helen Dr
Rosholt, WI 54473