Paddling near Cable, WI

Cable sits in Bayfield County in northwestern Wisconsin, surrounded by a dense lake district and the headwaters of the Namekagon River. The area is known for its concentration of clear inland lakes and the Namekagon, a federally protected wild and scenic river that draws canoeists and kayakers from across the region. With roughly 30 public launch points within 10 miles of town — including Cable Lake, Lake Owen, Namekagon Lake, and the river itself — flatwater and gentle current paddling define the local scene.