About The Squash Lake Association
Who We Are
Lake Level Monitoring
2025 Calendar
The Squash Lake Association is dedicated to preserving and protecting Squash Lake and its surrounding ecosystems. We provide information on important lake issues through our newsletter, website, e-mails, and social media. And, the SLA organizes social and educational opportunities for members.
Lake Level Monitoring
Lake Level Monitoring
Lake Level Monitoring
The SLA began formal lake level monitoring in spring of 2023. Since we started monitoring, the lake levels have been on a downward trend. Once we have data issues worked out with the DNR, we will post the data showing the trends.
Dues and Contributions
Your membership contribution of $25 enables us to advocate for and protect Squash Lake for now and the future. In addition to your annual dues, please consider supporting fisheries improvement, lake level monitoring, education and social programs and our inspectors. Thank you for supporting our lake.
FISHING AND BOATING
Boating Safety
Fishing Regulations
Fishing Regulations
No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. The American Boating Association encourages every boater to be serious about boating safety. Remember, a boating mishap or fatality often involves innocent people who share in none of the blame, but all of the consequence.
Fishing Regulations
Fishing Regulations
Fishing Regulations
Find your fishing adventure in 2025. The support you provide through your license purchase supports fisheries around the state. Fishing licenses for the 2025-2026 fishing season are now on sale. Get your license, grab your gear and a friend and make your fishing memories together – one fish at a time.
For fishing regulations, see https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing
Lake Maps
Fishing Regulations
Lake Maps
A topographical lake map is maintained by the DNR and can be found at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/lakes_maps/1019500a.pdf
The "Slow/No Wake" map for Squash Lake can be found below.
creating an enhanced wake
Town of Crescent Activity on Enhanced Wakes
The Town of Crescent assembled a committee to gather information about the impact of enhanced wakes on Squash Lake, Crescent Lake and Lake Julia. The committee was created because other near-by towns (Town of Newbold and Town of Lake Tomahawk) banned or restricted the creation of enhanced wakes on lakes within their jurisdiction. The committee disbanded without their recommendation being presented to the Town Board. According to a Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel article, their is significant interest in Enhanced Wakes among northern Wisconsin residents.
Studies on the Impact of Enhanced Wakes
The Town of Crescent committee gathered a series of studies that have been done by those both for and against enhanced wakes. Some of those studies can be found at the following links:
https://conservancy.umn.edu/bitstreams/e8866f1b-ae7e-411e-a2cb-0156cabeabc1/download
Squash Lake: Opportunities
Volunteer
The Big Island
The Big Island
Get involved with your lake association by volunteering for one of our committees. You can help with fisheries improvement, educational programming or creating opportunities for lake residents to get together.
The Big Island
The Big Island
The Big Island
The Big Island is owned by the Department of Natural Resources and is a popular place to gather during the summer. During 2025, the Squash Lake Association will be installing a fire ring on the island. Please limit your use of fires to the fire ring and make sure to fully extinguish your fire when you leave. Also, you must check the burn risk on the DNR's website before starting a fire. As a reminder, there is no camping on the island.