{"id":916242,"date":"2026-09-03T16:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T21:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/recreational-properties\/real-estate-listings\/000-us-hwy-12\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T21:45:25","slug":"000-us-hwy-12","status":"publish","type":"estate_property","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/recreational-properties\/real-estate-listings\/000-us-hwy-12\/","title":{"rendered":"50-Acre Outdoor Investment Property in Monroe County | Fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Just five miles east of Tomah lies an extraordinary opportunity to own
\nsomething increasingly difficult to find in Wisconsin\u201450\u00b1 private acres built
\naround water, wildlife and year-round outdoor recreation. Owned by the same
\nfamily for nearly a century, this remarkable Monroe County property features a
\nmassive 17\u00b1 acre private lake, newly constructed 2.5\u00b1 acre pond, exceptional
\nfishing, established food plots, whitetail hunting, waterfowl opportunities,
\nBear Creek frontage, trails, a drilled well and electrical service.<\/span><\/p>\n

This isn’t simply vacant land. It’s your own private outdoor playground.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enter through the gated drive and the property quickly disappears into a
\nsurprisingly secluded landscape of water, timber, trails and wildlife habitat.
\nSpend summer mornings fishing for walleye and bass, launch the boat for an
\nafternoon on your own private lake, gather around camp in the evening, hunt
\nwhitetails over strategically positioned food plots come fall and watch
\nmigrating waterfowl drop into the ponds as the seasons change.<\/span><\/p>\n

And remarkably, you’re doing all of it approximately five miles from
\nTomah with exceptional access to Interstate 90\/94 and US Highway 12.<\/span><\/p>\n

A 17\u00b1 Acre Private Lake
\n<\/span><\/b>The undisputed
\ncenterpiece is the 17\u00b1 acre private lake occupying a tremendous portion of the
\nproperty.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Originally engineered in the 1960s by the Wisconsin Highway Department
\naccording to the current owner, the lake reaches nearly 20 feet deep in areas
\nand has been intensively managed as a private fishery. An array of aeration
\ndiffusers established spawning habitat, a private boat launch and years of
\nstocking and fisheries management have created something exceptionally
\ndifficult\u2014and expensive\u2014to replicate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2017, hundreds of thousands of forage fish have been introduced
\nalongside stockings of walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch
\nand bluegill. Natural reproduction has also been observed, further
\nstrengthening the long-term recreational value of the fishery.<\/span><\/p>\n

The scale of the lake is what separates this property.<\/span><\/p>\n

This <\/span>is
\nnot<\/span> a <\/span>small
\n<\/span>farm pond <\/span>meant
\nonly for<\/span> shore<\/span>
\nfishing.<\/span> The aerial
\nphotography <\/span>makes it clear: you <\/span>can launch a boat and <\/span>truly enjoy<\/span> the water<\/span>\u2014fish<\/span> it<\/span>, cruise<\/span> it<\/span>, explore it, and spend<\/span> an entire summer afternoon on it without leaving your own property.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the serious angler or family searching for a private recreational
\ngetaway, that is an incredibly rare amenity.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Second 2.5\u00b1 Acre Recreational Pond
\n<\/span><\/b>As if one private
\nfishery weren’t enough, a permitted 2.5\u00b1 acre pond was completed in 2023,
\ncreating an entirely different recreational setting on the southern portion of
\nthe property.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching more than 16 feet deep, the pond features beautiful emerald-blue
\nwater, recent fish stockings and a distinctive island-style peninsula extending
\ninto the center of the pond. A picnic table overlooking the water creates the
\nkind of simple gathering place where weekends are supposed to be spent\u2014fishing
\nwith the kids, grilling dinner, sitting around a fire or watching the sun
\ndisappear over the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even more importantly, infrastructure is already here.<\/span><\/p>\n

A drilled well and electrical service have been installed near the pond,
\ngiving the next owner valuable utility for recreational use, camping and future
\nimprovements subject to applicable governmental approvals.<\/span><\/p>\n

A limited soil evaluation indicates a conventional septic system is not
\nanticipated and that an engineered septic system may be required, subject to
\nfinal design and governmental approval. Rather than building the property’s
\nidentity around residential development, its highest emotional appeal may be
\nexactly what already exists today: an incredible private recreational escape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Built for Whitetails
\n<\/span><\/b>The water may grab
\nyour attention first, but hunters shouldn’t overlook what surrounds it.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This property is positioned within a diverse neighborhood of agricultural
\nground, timber, brush and creek-bottom habitat. On the property itself, thick
\nyoung timber and regenerating cover provide security and bedding habitat while
\nestablished openings and food plots create destination feeding areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

That combination becomes particularly interesting after surrounding
\nagricultural crops are harvested. As neighboring fields transition into bare
\nground each fall, established food sources within the property have the
\npotential to become increasingly attractive to local deer. With water, security
\ncover and food all concentrated across approximately 50 acres, a knowledgeable
\nhunter can begin thinking immediately about stand locations, access routes,
\nscreening cover and late-season food.<\/span><\/p>\n

The extensive internal trail system is another major advantage, providing
\nconvenient access throughout the property for hunting, habitat work, UTV riding
\nand property maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thousands of planted evergreen trees are also becoming established
\nthroughout portions of the tract, creating additional screening, wildlife
\nhabitat and long-term visual appeal as they mature.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fishing. Hunting. Boating. Camping. Exploring.
\n<\/span><\/b>That’s where I
\nbelieve this property’s story should live. <\/b>Not in what someone might<\/i>
\nsomeday build here.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In what someone can do here right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring the camper and establish a private weekend basecamp. Launch the
\nfishing boat. Run the UTV trails. Manage food plots. Hunt deer in November.
\nChase waterfowl during migration. Fish through the ice in winter. Spend summer
\nevenings beside the pond. Teach the kids or grandkids to fish without competing
\nwith another boat at the landing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bear Creek adds another layer of natural diversity to the property, while
\nthe mixture of water, wooded cover, open areas and planted vegetation creates
\nan environment capable of supporting an impressive variety of wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

For somebody who has always dreamed about owning their own private
\nfishing and hunting retreat, this property offers something remarkably close to
\na personal outdoor resort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incredible Accessibility
\n<\/span><\/b>Perhaps the most
\nunusual component is location.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Recreational properties of this caliber are often buried miles down rural
\nroads and hours from major transportation corridors. Here, you’re approximately
\nfive miles east of Tomah with immediate proximity to Interstate 90\/94 and US
\nHighway 12.<\/span><\/p>\n

That accessibility makes weekend use easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Load the truck Friday afternoon, bring the boat, camper, UTV, hunting
\nequipment and fishing rods, and within minutes of leaving Tomah you’re behind
\nthe gate at your own private recreational property.<\/span><\/p>\n

The interstate visibility also creates long-term investment intrigue, but
\nunlike traditional commercial acreage, this land doesn’t have to wait for some
\nfuture use to create value.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can enjoy it today.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Recreational Property That Is Nearly Impossible to Replicate
\n<\/span><\/b>Consider what it
\nwould take to start with ordinary vacant acreage and recreate what’s already
\nhere: acquire approximately 50 acres near a major transportation corridor,
\nconstruct a 17-acre lake approaching 20 feet in depth, build another permitted
\n2.5-acre pond exceeding 16 feet deep, establish fisheries, install aeration,
\nconstruct a boat launch, drill a well, bring in electrical service, establish
\ntrails, plant thousands of trees and develop wildlife habitat.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

That’s what makes this property different. The heavy lifting has already
\nbeen done.<\/span><\/p>\n

With annual property taxes reportedly under $340, the carrying cost is
\nremarkably modest for a recreational holding of this scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re a serious fisherman searching for private water, a hunter
\nwanting a manageable tract with food, cover and water, a family looking for its
\nown camping and outdoor getaway, or simply someone who has always dreamed about
\nowning a private lake where weekends revolve around fishing rods, boats,
\ncampfires and whitetails\u2014this is the kind of property that rarely exists at any
\nprice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fifty acres. Two substantial bodies of private water. Fishing, boating,
\nhunting, camping, trails, wildlife, drilled well and electricity. Five miles
\nfrom Tomah.<\/span><\/p>\n

After nearly 100 years in the same family, this is an opportunity for the
\nnext owner to write an entirely new chapter\u2014not by changing what this property
\nis, but by enjoying everything it already has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is more than recreational land. It’s the kind of place where
\nweekends become traditions and traditions eventually become a legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Property Highlights<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n