FTL#7,8 - 13.6 Acres Across from Fishtrap Lake — Bordering the National Forest

If you’ve been looking for a true Northwoods basecamp—something you can hunt, camp, and enjoy year-round—this 13.6-acre wooded parcel in Sawyer County (Town of Winter) checks the boxes that are getting harder to find. The land features gently rolling terrain and a diverse mix of timber, with Fir blended into hardwoods like Poplar/White Poplar, Maple, Oak, and Birch—exactly the kind of cover and edge habitat that makes a property feel “alive” in every season.

What really sets this property apart is how much “room to roam” you get beyond your deeded acreage. The land borders thousands of acres of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, giving you the rare combination of private ownership plus immediate access to an enormous expanse of public land for hunting, hiking, exploring, and backcountry adventures.

Fishtrap Lake: Right Across the Street

The parcel sits directly across the road from Fishtrap Lake and is only moments from the public boat landing—so launching a boat, fishing an evening bite, or paddling at sunrise is quick and easy. Fishtrap Lake is a 263-acre lake with a public boat landing, and it’s known for species including muskellunge, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish.

Four-Season Recreation in the Winter Area:

The Town of Winter is surrounded by classic Northwoods recreation. A major local draw is the Flambeau River State Forest, headquartered in Winter and spanning a broad stretch of forest and river country. It’s widely known for multi-use adventure—camping, paddling, fishing, hiking—and extensive trail riding opportunities, including signed ATV trails.

For riders, Sawyer County maintains a well-developed network of ATV/UTV and snowmobile routes, with downloadable maps available through the county trail alliance—making it easy to plan loops, day rides, and weekend routes.

The Chequamegon: Your Giant “Backyard”

The Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres across northern Wisconsin and is managed for multiple uses, including outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat. With that kind of public-land access right next door, you’re set up for the full Northwoods playbook: hunting seasons, scouting trips, grouse walks, fall color hikes, dispersed exploring, and countless day trips into forest country.

If you want a property where you can camp now, hunt hard in-season, and still have an incredible long-term hold in one of Wisconsin’s most recreation-rich areas—this Winter parcel delivers the location and the land base to make it happen.

Jonah Ritt
(920)559-1557 (cell)