Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin

Reservoir

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

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Country: United States
Driest months: Dec-Feb
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Language: English

Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin at a Glance

About Lake Sherwood, Wisconsin

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.

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.
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When to Go

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).

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -16° - -5° -16° 25 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
February - -13° - -1° -12° 24 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
March - -7° - 5° -5° 53 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
April - 0° - 13° 4° 71 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
May - 7° - 21° 14° 93 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
June - 12° - 26° 19° 96 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
July - 15° - 28° 21° 102 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
August - 14° - 26° 20° 102 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
September - 9° - 22° 15° 104 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 3° - 15° 7° 63 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
November - -4° - 5° -3° 51 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
December - -12° - -2° -12° 33 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -