Echo Lake - Almena

Located in Barron County, Wisconsin

Tucked away in Almena, Wisconsin is the stunningly clear water Lake Echo. Lake Echo sits at just 172 acres and holds a great depth of 41 feet. Lake Echo is a place you just have to see with your own eyes, with its natural beauty and scenic views!

The nearest 24-hour hospital, Amery Hospital and Clinic, is less than 20 miles from the lake, while the nearest airport, Amery Municipal Airport is about 22 miles from the lake as well. The secluded lake is not too far out from town.

Life on the Water

Lake Echo provides great fishing opportunities for locals and tourists visiting. The top four species caught at the lake include largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish, and walleye. The boating landings at this beautiful lake allow for a great adventure with boating and fishing. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and various water sports are also popular at Lake Echo.

What’s Nearby

Less than a 40-minute drive from the lake, you can visit the Franconia Sculpture Park- a grand outdoor sculpture park that contains over 100 contemporary pieces. Less than 20 minutes from Lake Echo, you can hike at the Ice Age Trail Timberland Hills and/or at the Loon Lake Woods State Natural Area. The Ice Age Trail is a hidden treasure in Wisconsin with easy hiking for all ages.

For the foodies, within 10 miles of Lake Echo, you can dine in or take out at restaurants like The New Frontier, Big Moon Tavern, or Duck’s Sports Bar and Grill. For coffee lovers, try out Roots Coffee Company, just a short 11-minute drive from the lake itself.

Deer Lake Winery and Dancing Dragonfly Winery are under a 25-minute drive from the lake. Guests thoroughly enjoy the raspberry wine and bruschetta. At the Dancing Dragonfly Winery, you can enjoy grape harvesting and wine tastings. Overall, both places have a great selection of wine.

Why Echo Lake?

This lake’s natural beauty and gorgeous views simply echos through Wisconsin!