No specific marinas identified on Dunns Lake itself
Access Points:
Nippersink Lake connection (via short channel)
Equipment Rentals:
boats, pontoons, jet skis, etc.
Lake Details
Dunns Lake is a small, quiet offshoot of Nippersink Lake covering approximately 49-68 acres (sources vary slightly). It serves as the perfect peaceful retreat within the Chain O’Lakes system, offering excellent panfish fishing and a tranquil environment ideal for swimming, kayaking, and family activities away from heavy boat traffic.
Historical Information
Named after the Dunnill family, early European settlers who settled near Pistakee Lake and Nippersink Lake in the 19th century
The Dunnills helped dig “the Cut” channel between Pistakee and Nippersink Lakes
Part of Chain O’Lakes system formed by Wisconsin glacier melt
Originally inhabited by Native American tribes including Miami, Mascouten and Potawatomi
Adjacent Lotus Woods development named after historic American Lotus beds on nearby Grass Lake
Notable Features & Landmarks
“Tiny offshoot of Nippersink Lake” – defining characteristic
Quiet location – “distance from more extensive, main waterways”
Newer condos available as vacation rentals around the lake
Perfect home base for accessing larger lakes while maintaining peaceful retreat
Proximity to 840-acre Chain O’Lakes State Park Adjacent to Lotus Woods residential development
