Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin

Reservoir Residential lake community known for local recreation

A small recreational lake in central Wisconsin with vacation homes, boating and freshwater fishing; local associations manage docks and seasonal community events.

Lake Sherwood is a freshwater lake located in Wisconsin, United States. It is identified on maps by its coordinates in central Wisconsin.

The lake functions as a local natural feature; small lakes in this region typically support shoreline recreation and wildlife habitat. Publicly available detailed visitor facilities, dimensions, or formal recreational designations are not widely documented.

There is no widely published historical record specific to this lake available in common reference sources. Any historical use would be local and tied to settlement and land-use patterns in the surrounding county.

The lake sits within the state of Wisconsin. Its mapped coordinates place it in the central part of the state; further local geographic context is provided by county and municipal maps.

Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin
44.2031, -89.7914

Tips for Visiting Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin #

  • Visit early in the morning when the water is calm for the best light and wildlife sightings; weekdays outside peak summer holiday weekends are noticeably quieter.
  • Check the Wisconsin DNR lake pages and your county's public access maps before you go to confirm legal boat-launch and shore-access points and where short-term parking is allowed.
  • If you want peace and seclusion, walk or paddle away from the main access points into smaller bays and coves - many visitors stick to the official launch and miss quieter shoreline spots.

Best Time to Visit Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin #

Best visited in summer (June-August) for warm weather and lake activities; shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds.

Summer
June-August · 18-27°C
Warmest, best for swimming, boating and fishing; busiest time for visitors and lake recreation.
Shoulder seasons (Late spring / early autumn)
May & September-October · 5-20°C
Milder temperatures and fewer crowds-good for hiking and quieter lakeside visits; variable weather especially in spring.
Winter
December-February · -15-0°C
Cold with ice and snow; lake often freezes-appeals to ice-fishing and winter-sports enthusiasts but many summer facilities are closed.

Weather & Climate near Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin #

Climate

Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (817 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 24 mm.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-13° -1°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -2°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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