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American Indians first used the waterways of Lake Winnebago as a means for traveling and transporting commercial goods between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. Later, early French explorers and fur traders used the same route for trade, travel and transportation. The new settlers enjoyed the rushing waters of the lake and its connecting flow of rivers. They began building grinding mills and sawmills using the waters as a harness to power the new industries. In 1850, dams were built and canals were dug, transforming Lake Winnebago into a huge flowage and storage place for their manufacturing processes. The building of these dams caused an estimated 50,000acres of low-lying land to flood, changing the contour surrounding the lake. Even today along the south and southeast shoreline, you can see the trunks of huge trees that once grew where the water is now.  These waters abound with great numbers of fish, large flocks of bluebills and whistling swans that can be seen at migration times. The entire shoreline affords countless opportunity to study the many species of birds that glide and spiral across the fertile lake. You will be accompanied by swallows and martins who chirp and sweep the evening sky, and you may catch a glimpse of a great blue heron if you put your canoe in the water before sunrise. You can fill your days with museums, tour sites and shopping that surround the lake, and bring excitement to your nights while visiting one of the many cultural events, restaurants or clubs. This is the adventure and discovery of beautiful Lake Winnebago.For more information contact "name here with email link". • Lake Winnebago Home Page |
