General Information

For specific information, please contact the following Washburn County or State offices:

Washburn County Zoning Office

10 4th Avenue PO Box 506
Shell Lake, WI 54871
Phone: (715) 468-4690 Fax (715) 468-4640

Information on zoning, private waste disposal (septic) systems, setbacks, lot size requirements, and land subdivision requirements.

Washburn County Land Records

10 4th Avenue PO Box 639
Shell Lake, WI 54871
Phone: (715) 468-4696 Fax: (715) 468-4699

Available information includes legal descriptions, section maps, air photos, and names and addresses of property owners.

Washburn County Highway Department

1600 County Highway H
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: (715) 635-4480 Fax: (715) 635-4485

Information and permits for culverts and driveways that connect to County Highways.

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

810 West Maple Street
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: (715) 635-2101

Information regarding docks, piers, riprap, in water boat houses, and other issues below the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM).

University of Wisconsin - Extension

W6646 Highway 70
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone: (715) 635-3506 Fax: (715) 635-6741

Information on resource development, farming, agriculture practices, home management, site design, and energy efficiencies. Water test kits for well water samples are available from this office as well as the DNR office.