at Gun Lake

General Information

Gun Lake

Gun Lake is a 219-acre lake located between Fountain and Freesoil. Most of the shoreline is built up with private homes and cottages, but there is public access and a park on the south shore.

Boat Launch

Boat Launch-
paved ramp with a gravel drive-around circle, parking for many vehicles with trailers, dock

Fishing

Fishing- reputed to have large bluegill, black crappie, bluegill, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch (list from lake-link.com)

Picnicking

Picnicking- Gun Lake Park is just east of the boat launching area. There are no picnic tables or grills, but the shaded, grassy lawn is an inviting place to bring a blanket and cooler.

Swimming

Swimming- There is a shallow area with a sandy bottom at the Park, and a shallow area with more gravel in the sand at the boat launching area. Swimming is allowed at either, but the Park seems both safer and more pleasant.

Handicap Accessibility

Handicap Accessibility- the picnic area and latrines have been remade to be fully accessible

Rest Rooms and Potable Water

Rest Rooms- old latrines at the Park- useable, but not great. New latrine at the boat launch
Potable Water- none

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