The Whitewater-Rice Lake Management District is the taxing entity who addresses lake management issues. The following figures are based on Whitewater-Rice Lakes Management District data.
Whitewater Lake
Maximum depth of 40+ feet.
Mean depth of 8.3 feet.
Spans 705 acres with 10 miles of shoreline.
Home to 350 lakefront properties.
Is “spring” fed and “seepage” fed.
Provides public access at the beach and boat landings.
Great fishing for Panfish, Perch, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.
Rice Lake
Maximum depth of 11+ feet.
Mean depth of 5.8 feet.
Spans 167 acres with 3.3 miles of shoreline.
Home to 55 lakefront properties.
Provides public access at a boat landing.
Great fishing for Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
Whitewater-Rice Lake Area
Located in Walworth County, WI.
Served by the Towns of Whitewater and Richmond
851 total land parcels (Whitewater 80% & Richmond 20%).
405 total waterfront residences
443 total off the water residences
Neighbors the Kettle Moraine State Forest to the north and the Natureland County Park to the south.
The Greater Whitewater Lake Property Owner’s Association (GWLPOA) is a voluntary organization with oversight of the lake.
To learn more about the history of the lakes, visit The History of Whitewater and Rice Lake