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Frequently Asked Questions

Emergencies

  • For emergencies call 911
  • For Road issues, call Don Fogal (715) 462-9969
  • For downed power lines
    • call 911
    • Jump River
      • 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday (715) 634-4575
      • after hours emergencies 1-866-273-5111

Recreation

In May of 2023 the Town of Spider Lake Board of Supervisors approved the collection of feedback from all Town residents and property owners related to land use, quality of life issues, and community character through the use of a survey.

The Town Board named an ad hoc committee to undertake the effort to, “DESIGN, COMMUNICATE, AND EXECUTE A PROCESS to collect feedback from the total population of Town of Spider Lake property owners and permanent residents to assess both the importance of, and the level of satisfaction with, topics such as, but not limited to: Town governance (effectiveness and transparency), Town services (budget and finance, facilities and infrastructure, emergency services, land use, planning and management, communications, etc., stewardship of natural resources, level of participation in Town activities and demographics.”

Below are links to the results of the survey, including:

The 2025 Town of Spider Lake Information Guide is a quick and easy summary of how things work, who to call and how to find more information.

  • What are the Town of Spider Lake Listening Sessions?
    • The Town held three community “Listening Sessions” in the summer of 2022. The purpose was to give the property owners in the Town an opportunity to share their thoughts, opinions, concerns, and questions with the Town’s Board of Supervisors - as well as with their fellow citizens - on any topic they chose. Input via email was also encouraged.
  • What were the results of the 2022 Summer Listening Sessions?

Coming soon

  • What are the regulations regarding changes to my home?
  • What are the regulations regarding changes to my property and shoreline?
  • How do I report violations?
    • Contact the Town hall - (715) 462-3977

What is the Town Budget?

How is the Budget created?

What are the taxes for the Town of Spider Lake?

When do I pay my taxes? Contact the Treasurer

How do I pay my taxes? Contact the Treasurer

  • What differentiates the Town of Spider Lake from other Wisconsin towns?
    • The Town of Spider Lake has its own Land Use  ordinance including shoreline regulations which are more restrictive than the Sawyer County or WI State Statues.  Enforcing these ordinances protects the natural resources of the town and gives the town a distinctive Northwoods character look and feel.
    • Boaters must observe Slow No Wake speeds at all times with the exception of 11AM-3PM on Clam Lake, Ghost Lake and parts of the Spider Chain of Lakes.  During these hours in these areas, waterskiing and higher speed boating is allowed.
    • There are designated routes and trails for ATV/UTV and snowmobile use.