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Wiser Lake

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Wiser Lake 0:0

Address

Guide Meridian, Lynden
Lynden , WA 98264

Review

This lake, located in the heart of the Whatcom lowlands, provides a lot of diversity despite its small size. Residents and visitors enjoy fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing, as well as power boating and water-skiing.

Highway 539, also known as the Guide Meridian, divides the lake into two very different parts. The eastern side of the lake is almost entirely lined with private homes that range from rustic cabins to chateau styled mansions. The lake’s only public access is located on this side next to the Guide. To off load boats and park here, a Washington Fish & Wildlife, Access Stewardship Decal is required (included with fishing license or purchased separately). Once on the lake, boaters soon find the small marshy area on the far-east side. During the day, this is where the wildlife concentrates in order to avoid human activity. Paddling even slowly around the lake doesn’t take much effort or time but you won’t want to hurry. Dominating the skyline, on a clear day, is one of the finest views of our local mountains. Due to Wiser Lake’s location, a window between the high foothills opens up a panorama view that includes mounts Shuksan, Baker, the Black Buttes and the Twin Sisters Range.

The west side of the lake offers a completely different experience. The access through a small shallow cut under The Guide restricts the larger powerboat activity. Here paddlers and wildlife enjoy a quieter and more natural setting. The extensive marsh provides homes for the majority of the lake’s birds and the seclusion allows a beaver family to live here.

So whether your driving "The Guide" or looking for a small but special water outing, keep Wiser Lake in mind.
Written By: Bud Hardwick
On: 5/10/2001

Directions

From I-5 and Guide Meridian, drive north on the Guide (Hwy 539) for about 8 miles. Cross well-marked Wiser Lake and turn right/east onto Wiser Lake Road. Turn right on the first road and continue to the parking lot.

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User Reviews

ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ
20rating
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1/31/2006
First To Review
I MOVED TO LYNDEN IN 1997 AND FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE TOWN WERE I FOUND PEACE AND WARMTH. I WAS BEFRIENDED BY SO MANY OF THE RESIDENTS SAW BEAUTIFUL PLACES SUCH AS, LYNDEN CITY PARK AND BERTHUSAN PARK. I LIVED ON FRONT ST. AND REALLY ENJOYED THE EVENT HELD THERE. I NOW LIVE IN SOUTHERN TEXAS BECAUSE MY FATHER SUFFERED AN ACCIDENT YET I FEEL SO OUT OF PLACE AND HOPE TO ONE DAY COME BACK TO LYNDEN. I MISSED LYNDEN SO MUCH I HAD A NEW BABY GIRL AND NAMED HER LYNDEN AFTER THAT WONDERFUL LITTLE TOWN HOPING THAT WHEN SHE GROWS UP I CAN EXPLAIN TO HER HOW SPECIAL HER NAME IS. THANK YOU TO DUANE BODE AND ALL THE OTHER WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN LYNDEN. YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED.
SINCERELY, THE
RODRIGUEZ FAMILY
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Anonymous
10rating
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7/15/2007
Please be aware of the boating restrictions for Wiser Lake:

1) Motorized vessels are prohibited from October 15th to March 1st.

2) Speed is restricted to idling (no wake) at all times, except from 12 noon to 8 pm.

3) Speed is restricted to idling at all times west of the Guide Meridian.

The full set of restrictions can be viewed at http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us
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