Lima Marsh Wildlife Area

Lima Marsh Wildlife Area is 2,048 acres state-owned (2704 acre goal), plus 466 acres leased for public hunting. It is located northeast of Milton, in Rock County Town of Lima. Access from Willow Road, ½ mile west of Lima Center. The property consists of emergent marsh, restored prairie, remnant tamarack swamp.

Lima Marsh Wildlife Area was begun in 1956 as a Federal Aid in Fish and Wildlife Restoration project, for the purpose of protecting wetlands, preserving pheasant and waterfowl habitat, and to provide public hunting. In 1988, the enclosed Lima Bog was designated as a State Natural Area to recognize and protect it as one of the largest bogs in south central Wisconsin.

Recreation Opportunities

The following recreational opportunities exist at Lima Marsh Wildlife Area:

Hunting - waterfowl, deer, stocked pheasant Trapping Hiking - limited Snowmobiling trail Pets (Note)

Biking Berry picking Wildlife Viewing Bird watching - look for northern species such as black-throated green warbler and white-throated sparrow during summer.

Additional Information

Download [PDF 195KB] a map of this property.

Useful Links:

• Hunting in Wisconsin
• Hunting and Trapping Regulations
• Season Dates
• Rock County Information [Exit DNR]
• Plan your trip to Rock County [Exit DNR]

For more information on Lima Marsh Wildlife Area contact the property manager.

Questions for Wildlife Management