Escape to the beauty and peace of Wisconsin’s only Quiet Lakes!

Lost Land Lake, Teal Lake, and Ghost Lake

 

Escape to the beauty of Northern Wisconsin’s Quiet Lakes near Hayward, WI – three sparkling gems set deep in the unspoiled wilderness of the Chequamegon National Forest and blessed with a 10 mph speed limit (no motor size limit) prohibiting waterskiing and jet skiing, making these lakes unique to the Midwest and Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

We Warmly offer you a variety of fine Lodging, Dining, Taverns, Recreation, Shopping.

10 MPH Speed Limit
No Personal Watercrafts
No Water Skiing
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Angler's Delight!

“It is hard to sleep when the fishing is this good!” John Ward

Enjoy

relaxing on our Quiet Lakes and have a great time fishing some of Hayward’s best waters, savor fine dining including some of the Area’s best fish fries. Bike or hike our scenic north wood’s paradise, and enjoy the warm and friendly service in one of our stores and bait shops.

Explore

the Great Divide National Scenic Byway to the heart of the Chequamegon National Forest 15 miles northeast of Hayward and escape to tranquility!

Fishing Report

Fishing report 01 August 2026

Good morning from the Quiet Lakes, the 4/10ths of an inch of rain we got yesterday out towards the bait shop most likely won’t help bring the lakes back up to a decent level. Water levels are down a foot to a foot and half or more on most lakes so be cautious if you…

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Testimonials

Terry and Shari Beaudoin

“Of all the places we have been I can think of none more beautiful and peaceful. The fishing was excellent and the wildlife was spectacular: from the eagles soaring overhead, the otters frolicking in the bay, the beavers busy at their lodge, the deer, to the sweetest chipmunk under our steps.”

Anonymous

“As always we thoroughly enjoyed our Teal Lake visit. It’s so much fun to introduce our children to the Northwoods – they felt very much at home and were ready to stay for the rest of the summer! (We all were!)”

Duane Goeske

“The Quiet Lakes are my water therapy.”

Susanne Brown

“My life dream was to catch a legal musky and I had to come here from Hawaii to fulfill it.”

Pete Maina

“Your chances of catching a legal musky are greatest on the Quiet Lakes.”

Greg VanMeter

“I didn’t mind being awakened in the middle of the night by the haunting bugle of an elk!”

Ellie Suhl

“We can never get enough of this north woods paradise.  The loons provided a concert of varied calls like nothing we had ever heard before.”

Joan Riordan

“It is dangerous to introduce paradise to our hectic city minds, yet the peace and quiet beauty was a tranquilizer much needed.”

Maggie Burns (9)

“Why can’t we see stars like this at home?”

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Why Quiet Lakes?

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