50-Acre Outdoor Investment Property in Monroe County

Just five miles east of Tomah lies an extraordinary opportunity to own something increasingly difficult to find in Wisconsin—50± private acres built around water, wildlife and year-round outdoor recreation. Owned by the same family for nearly a century, this remarkable Monroe County property features a massive 17± acre private lake, newly constructed 2.5± acre pond, exceptional fishing, established food plots, whitetail hunting, waterfowl opportunities, Bear Creek frontage, trails, a drilled well and electrical service. This isn't simply vacant land. It's your own private outdoor playground. Enter through the gated drive and the property quickly disappears into a surprisingly secluded landscape of water, timber, trails and wildlife habitat. Spend summer mornings fishing for walleye and bass, launch the boat for an afternoon on your own private lake, gather around camp in the evening, hunt whitetails over strategically positioned food plots come fall and watch migrating waterfowl drop into the ponds as the seasons change. And remarkably, you're doing all of it approximately five miles from Tomah with exceptional access to Interstate 90/94 and US Highway 12. A 17± Acre Private Lake The undisputed centerpiece is the 17± acre private lake occupying a tremendous portion of the property. Originally engineered in the 1960s by the Wisconsin Highway Department according to the current owner, the lake reaches nearly 20 feet deep in areas and has been intensively managed as a private fishery. An array of aeration diffusers established spawning habitat, a private boat launch and years of stocking and fisheries management have created something exceptionally difficult—and expensive—to replicate. Since 2017, hundreds of thousands of forage fish have been introduced alongside stockings of walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch and bluegill. Natural reproduction has also been observed, further strengthening the long-term recreational value of the fishery. The scale of the lake is what separates this property. This is not a small farm pond meant only for shore fishing. The aerial photography makes it clear: you can launch a boat and truly enjoy the water—fish it, cruise it, explore it, and spend an entire summer afternoon on it without leaving your own property. For the serious angler or family searching for a private recreational getaway, that is an incredibly rare amenity. A Second 2.5± Acre Recreational Pond As if one private fishery weren't enough, a permitted 2.5± acre pond was completed in 2023, creating an entirely different recreational setting on the southern portion of the property. Reaching more than 16 feet deep, the pond features beautiful emerald-blue water, recent fish stockings and a distinctive island-style peninsula extending into the center of the pond. A picnic table overlooking the water creates the kind of simple gathering place where weekends are supposed to be spent—fishing with the kids, grilling dinner, sitting around a fire or watching the sun disappear over the water. Even more importantly, infrastructure is already here. A drilled well and electrical service have been installed near the pond, giving the next owner valuable utility for recreational use, camping and future improvements subject to applicable governmental approvals. A limited soil evaluation indicates a conventional septic system is not anticipated and that an engineered septic system may be required, subject to final design and governmental approval. Rather than building the property's identity around residential development, its highest emotional appeal may be exactly what already exists today: an incredible private recreational escape. Built for Whitetails The water may grab your attention first, but hunters shouldn't overlook what surrounds it. This property is positioned within a diverse neighborhood of agricultural ground, timber, brush and creek-bottom habitat. On the property itself, thick young timber and regenerating cover provide security and bedding habitat while established openings and food plots create destination feeding areas. That combination becomes particularly interesting after surrounding agricultural crops are harvested. As neighboring fields transition into bare ground each fall, established food sources within the property have the potential to become increasingly attractive to local deer. With water, security cover and food all concentrated across approximately 50 acres, a knowledgeable hunter can begin thinking immediately about stand locations, access routes, screening cover and late-season food. The extensive internal trail system is another major advantage, providing convenient access throughout the property for hunting, habitat work, UTV riding and property maintenance. Thousands of planted evergreen trees are also becoming established throughout portions of the tract, creating additional screening, wildlife habitat and long-term visual appeal as they mature. Fishing. Hunting. Boating. Camping. Exploring. That's where I believe this property's story should live. Not in what someone might someday build here. In what someone can do here right now. Bring the camper and establish a private weekend basecamp. Launch the fishing boat. Run the UTV trails. Manage food plots. Hunt deer in November. Chase waterfowl during migration. Fish through the ice in winter. Spend summer evenings beside the pond. Teach the kids or grandkids to fish without competing with another boat at the landing. Bear Creek adds another layer of natural diversity to the property, while the mixture of water, wooded cover, open areas and planted vegetation creates an environment capable of supporting an impressive variety of wildlife. For somebody who has always dreamed about owning their own private fishing and hunting retreat, this property offers something remarkably close to a personal outdoor resort. Incredible Accessibility Perhaps the most unusual component is location. Recreational properties of this caliber are often buried miles down rural roads and hours from major transportation corridors. Here, you're approximately five miles east of Tomah with immediate proximity to Interstate 90/94 and US Highway 12. That accessibility makes weekend use easy. Load the truck Friday afternoon, bring the boat, camper, UTV, hunting equipment and fishing rods, and within minutes of leaving Tomah you're behind the gate at your own private recreational property. The interstate visibility also creates long-term investment intrigue, but unlike traditional commercial acreage, this land doesn't have to wait for some future use to create value. You can enjoy it today. A Recreational Property That Is Nearly Impossible to Replicate Consider what it would take to start with ordinary vacant acreage and recreate what's already here: acquire approximately 50 acres near a major transportation corridor, construct a 17-acre lake approaching 20 feet in depth, build another permitted 2.5-acre pond exceeding 16 feet deep, establish fisheries, install aeration, construct a boat launch, drill a well, bring in electrical service, establish trails, plant thousands of trees and develop wildlife habitat. That's what makes this property different. The heavy lifting has already been done. With annual property taxes reportedly under $340, the carrying cost is remarkably modest for a recreational holding of this scale. Whether you're a serious fisherman searching for private water, a hunter wanting a manageable tract with food, cover and water, a family looking for its own camping and outdoor getaway, or simply someone who has always dreamed about owning a private lake where weekends revolve around fishing rods, boats, campfires and whitetails—this is the kind of property that rarely exists at any price. Fifty acres. Two substantial bodies of private water. Fishing, boating, hunting, camping, trails, wildlife, drilled well and electricity. Five miles from Tomah. After nearly 100 years in the same family, this is an opportunity for the next owner to write an entirely new chapter—not by changing what this property is, but by enjoying everything it already has to offer. This is more than recreational land. It's the kind of place where weekends become traditions and traditions eventually become a legacy. Property Highlights • 50± acres in Monroe County, Wisconsin • Approximately 5 miles east of Tomah • Exceptional access near I-90/94 and US Highway 12 • Same-family ownership for nearly 100 years • Extraordinary 17± acre private lake • Nearly 20 feet deep in areas • Private boat launch • 11 aeration diffusers • Extensively managed private fishery • Walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch and bluegill • Established forage base and reported natural reproduction • 2.5± acre permitted pond constructed in 2023 • New pond exceeds 16 feet in depth • Unique island-style recreational peninsula • Drilled well • Electrical service on-site • Established food plots • Excellent whitetail hunting potential • Thick bedding/security cover • Waterfowl opportunities • Bear Creek frontage • Extensive internal UTV/trail system • Thousands of planted evergreen trees • Outstanding opportunities for fishing, boating, hunting, camping, UTV riding and year-round recreation • Engineered septic system anticipated based upon recent soil evaluation; subject to design and governmental approval • Annual property taxes reportedly under $340 • Exceptional opportunity for a private fishing retreat, hunting property, recreational basecamp or generational family getaway Schedule your private showing today with Brandon Wikman or Joe Nawrot. Buyer must provide Proof of Funds Letter from bank or lender prior to showing. For more info contact Wisconsin Land Specialist, Brandon Wikman at 608.403.6003 or Joe Nawrot at 608.381.1627 Joe Nawrot and Brandon Wikman are Wisconsin’s #1 Ranked Listing and Selling Agents of United Country Real Estate working for the Wisconsin’s #1 R