Porcupine Lake Wilderness
Protected State Wilderness in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
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The Porcupine Lake Wilderness is a 4,446 acres (1,799 ha) tract of protected land located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, managed by the United States Forest Service.[2] The Wilderness is located within the boundaries of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest.
Coordinates46°17′24″N 91°8′56″W
Area4,446 acres (17.99 km2)
| Porcupine Lake Wilderness | |
|---|---|
| Porcupine Lake | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Bayfield, Wisconsin |
| Nearest city | Drummond, WI |
| Coordinates | 46°17′24″N 91°8′56″W |
| Area | 4,446 acres (17.99 km2) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Porcupine Lake
Flora and Fauna
There are several different types of trees residing in the Wilderness, the most prominent being Oak, Maple, Hemlock, and White Pine. In addition to the varied flora, in both Porcupine Lake and Eighteen Mile Spring Pond, trout, bass, and northern pike are commonly found. Besides sea dwelling fauna, deer, bears, foxes, and loons have been known to frequent the area.