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Welcome!  This website has been setup 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 FACEBOOK GROUP: "Lake Helen Our Happy Place **Wisconsin" for current information, pictures, notifications, events and open discussion.

Lake Management Plan
​Keeping Lake Helen Healthy

LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN

SURVEY RESULTS
he 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
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

FOR FISHING ENTHUSIASTS

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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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Reminder: KEEP YOUR MOTORS UP! Keep the Zebra Mussels out of your motor's intake.

Local Notices

No current notices - check back for updates!

Current Fire Danger & Burning Permits

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​Click on the map to see the current fire danger & burning permit requirements by county

Issues and Projects
​What are we working on?

BLUE GREEN ALGAE - HELP US REDUCE THE CAUSE

Please do your part to stop nitrogen & phosphorus from entering the lake

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.  Help us keep our lake clean!

  • 2026 - Hand pulling planned for the year.
  • 2025 - Chemical treatment took place in May. 

​See the "Invasive Plants" page for more information

          

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS

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. 

[click on the map below to zoom in or out as desired.]
Contact Us: 

Mailing Address

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

​Find Lake Helen activities and photos on Facebook.

"Lake Helen Our Happy Place**Wisconsin" 

Attention Boaters:
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. 

Attention Fishers:
Fishermen are encouraged to CATCH & RELEASE to allow the fish to grow and multiply.
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In 2026, the panfish limit will be reduced from 25 to 10.

UPCOMING MEETINGS


​NEXT COMMISSIONERS MEETING:
Tuesday, Nov 4th
9am

NOTICE and Agenda
​with Google Meet info



Go to Commissioners Page to read the Minutes from prior meetings.

The District Commissioners meet at least once per quarter

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