Wautoma Hunting Land and Lake Property

Q: Can I sell hunting land just outside the City of Wautoma?

Yes. Many of the parcels people describe as Wautoma land are in the Town of Wautoma, the Town of Dakota, or nearby towns. City limits, town zoning, and school assignment are not the same line.

Wautoma is the Waushara County seat and the place many lake and land buyers use as their landmark: Highways 21 and 73, the courthouse, and the lakes just east of town. If you want to sell or buy hunting land, a lake home, or acreage in or around Wautoma, I work this market from Pine River, typically a 25- to 35-minute drive depending on the route.

I am Alex LaRoux, Broker/Owner of Empower Real Estate Inc. I am Luxury Certified. Call or text 920-573-1478, email support@empsales.com, or request a free valuation. For a general introduction to the city itself, see the Wautoma community page.

The city and the land around it

The Census Bureau’s April 1, 2020 estimates base for Wautoma city is 2,211 people; the July 1, 2024 estimate is 2,371. The surrounding Town of Wautoma had a 2020 estimates base of 1,271. The city is not one continuous block — it consists of three noncontiguous areas — so “in Wautoma” on a tax bill and “near Wautoma” on a lake road are not the same thing. That matters for taxes, zoning, and services.

Daily needs are easier here than in a rural township: city hall is at 210 East Main Street, and State Highway 21 runs east through Redgranite toward Oshkosh and the Fox Cities. The Wautoma Municipal Airport (Y50) also serves the area.

Big Silver Lake and Irogami Lake

Just east of Wautoma are two of the county’s better-known lakes. The Wisconsin DNR’s Waushara lake list includes Silver Lake at about 328 acres — the lake most people mean when they say Big Silver Lake — and Irogami Lake at about 290 acres. They sit next to each other, but they are not the same water. Irogami is large and shallow, with public access that includes a landing off Chicago Avenue and landings along Irogami Trail. Big Silver is deeper and has a long-established lake community.

Waushara County also has a smaller Silver Lake (about 50 acres on the same DNR list). Listings and offers should use the legal lake name and the tax parcel, not a casual nickname.

Lake Lucerne, about 42 acres on the DNR list, is in the Town of Marion, near Wautoma — not in Mount Morris. It belongs in this east-of-Wautoma conversation when a buyer is looking at quieter water.

Shoreland zoning, septic systems, and floodplain rules all come into play on these lakes. I am not a Certified Soil Tester; when a lot may support a dwelling, we bring in a Wisconsin CST and work through Waushara County Zoning.

Hunting land and public ground near the county seat

The country around Wautoma is a mix of woods, Christmas-tree and farm ground, and recreational acreage. The DNR’s White River Fishery Area is made up of parcels around the City of Wautoma, including the White River and tributaries such as Soules Creek, Lunch Creek, Bowers Creek, and the West Branch of the White River. The DNR describes these as high-quality trout waters and notes a naturally reproducing rainbow trout population. Buyers often care about proximity to that public land as much as they care about their own timber.

The first wild CWD-positive deer confirmed in Waushara County, announced by the DNR on April 11, 2024, was found in the Town of Wautoma. That does not take this market off the map, but it is part of an honest listing conversation, along with the current county baiting and feeding ban. Details are in the guide to selling hunting land in Wisconsin.

Talk with a local agent

Call or text 920-573-1478. You can also browse Waushara hunting land, Waushara lake property, or current listings. Empower Real Estate Inc. is based in Wisconsin. For general company questions, call 920-215-0817 or email support@empsales.com.

FAQs

How far is Wautoma from Pine River?

Typical driving times are about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the exact starting point in the Pine River area and whether you go through Redgranite on Highway 21 or through Wild Rose.

What is the difference between Big Silver Lake and Irogami Lake?

They are neighboring lakes just east of Wautoma. The DNR lists Silver Lake at about 328 acres and Irogami Lake at about 290 acres. Irogami is shallow; Big Silver is deeper. Confirm the lake and the public access on the DNR lake page before you write an offer.

Can I sell hunting land just outside the City of Wautoma?

Yes. Many of the parcels people describe as “Wautoma land” are in the Town of Wautoma, the Town of Dakota, or nearby towns. City limits, town zoning, and school assignment are not the same line. We will check the parcel, not just the mailing address.

Do I need a septic inspection to sell a Wautoma lake home?

Buyers and lenders often require current information on a private septic system. Waushara County Zoning administers sanitary permits. I can help you plan that work; a licensed plumber and, when a new system or a vacant lot is involved, a Certified Soil Tester do the technical work.

Sources

U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 subcounty estimates: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/cities/totals/sub-est2024_55.csv
City of Wautoma: https://cityofwautoma.com/
Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin Lakes list for Waushara County: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/lakes/documents/LakeMaps.aspx?location=70
Wisconsin DNR, White River Fishery Area: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Lands/FisheriesAreas/2855whiteriver
Wisconsin DNR, Irogami Lake critical habitat: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/lakes/criticalhabitat/Project.aspx?project=10177981
Wisconsin DNR, first Waushara CWD confirmation, April 11, 2024: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/91086
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