Wisconsin Lakes by Region
Wisconsin : Central Sands Prairie Region (12)
- Butte Des Morts Lake
- Lake Poygan
- Castle Rock Lake
- Lake Puckaway
- Green Lake
- Lake Winnebago
- Lake Arbutus
- Lake Winneconne
- Lake DuBay
- Rush Lake
- Lake Petenwell
- Shawano Lake
Wisconsin : Lake Michigan Region (9)
- Big Newton Lake
- Kangaroo Lake
- Crystal Lake
- Lake Michigan
- Eagle Lake
- Lake Michigan-Huron
- Elizabeth Lake
- Lake Noquebay
- Elkhart Lake
Wisconsin : Lake Superior Northwoods Region (49)
- Anvil Lake
- Little Crooked Lake
- Balsam Lake
- Long Lake
- Big Bass Lake
- Lost Lake
- Big McKenzie Lake
- Lower Kaubashine Lake
- Butternut Lake
- Lyman Lake
- Chetek Chain of Lakes
- Manitowish Chain O Lakes
- Columbus Lake
- Matthews Lake
- Eagle River Chain of Lakes
- Namakagon Lake
- Eau Claire Lakes
- Nelson Lake
- Gile Flowage
- Oak Lake
- Grindstone Lake
- Otter Lake
- Lac Courte Oreilles
- Pelican Lake
- Lac Vieux Desert
- Pickerel Lake
- Lake Chippewa
- Pike Lake Chain of Lakes
- Lake Everett
- Red Cedar Lake
- Lake Metonga
- Round Lake
- Lake Nebagamon
- Shell Lake
- Lake Nokomis
- Silver Lake
- Lake Owen
- Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes
- Lake Pardee
- Tomahawk Lake
- Lake Superior
- Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
- Lake Thompson
- White Sand Lake
- Lake Winter
- Wildcat Lake
- Landing Lake
- Yellow Lake
- Little Bear Lake
Wisconsin : Mississippi-Chippewa Rivers Region (5)
Wisconsin : Southern Savanna Region (19)
Wisconsin Lakes and Reservoirs
Wisconsin Lakes A-Z
- Anvil Lake
- Lake Everett
- Little Bear Lake
- Balsam Lake
- Lake Geneva
- Little Crooked Lake
- Beaver Dam Lake
- Lake Keesus
- Long Lake
- Big Bass Lake
- Lake Kegonsa
- Lost Lake
- Big McKenzie Lake
- Lake Koshkonong
- Lower Kaubashine Lake
- Big Newton Lake
- Lake Mendota
- Lyman Lake
- Butte Des Morts Lake
- Lake Metonga
- Manitowish Chain O Lakes
- Butternut Lake
- Lake Michigan
- Matthews Lake
- Castle Rock Lake
- Lake Michigan-Huron
- Middle Lake
- Chetek Chain of Lakes
- Lake Monona
- Namakagon Lake
- Columbus Lake
- Lake Nebagamon
- Nelson Lake
- Crystal Lake
- Lake Nokomis
- Oak Lake
- Delavan Lake
- Lake Noquebay
- Otter Lake
- Devil's Lake
- Lake Onalaska
- Pelican Lake
- Eagle Lake
- Lake Owen
- Pewaukee Lake
- Eagle River Chain of Lakes
- Lake Pardee
- Pickerel Lake
- Eau Claire Lakes
- Lake Pepin
- Pike Lake (Washington County)
- Elizabeth Lake
- Lake Petenwell
- Pike Lake Chain of Lakes
- Elkhart Lake
- Lake Poygan
- Red Cedar Lake
- Fox Lake
- Lake Puckaway
- Round Lake
- Gile Flowage
- Lake Ripley
- Rush Lake
- Green Lake
- Lake Sinissippi
- Shawano Lake
- Grindstone Lake
- Lake Superior
- Shell Lake
- Kangaroo Lake
- Lake Thompson
- Silver Lake
- Lac Courte Oreilles
- Lake Waubesa
- Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes
- Lac Vieux Desert
- Lake Winnebago
- Tomahawk Lake
- Lake Arbutus
- Lake Winneconne
- Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
- Lake Beulah
- Lake Winter
- Wazee Lake
- Lake Chippewa
- Lake Wisconsin
- White Sand Lake
- Lake Delton
- Lake Wissota
- Wildcat Lake
- Lake DuBay
- Landing Lake
- Yellow Lake
Lakes in WI
| Lake Name | Lake Summary |
|---|---|
| Anvil Lake |
Known as the "Jewel of the Northwoods", Anvil Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin offers four seasons of outdoor fun and adventure. Situated in the beautiful ... |
| Balsam Lake |
Polk County in Northwest Wisconsin is described as a "Gift of the Glaciers." The phrase certainly applies to Balsam Lake and the town that bears its ... |
| Beaver Dam Lake |
Surrounded by south-central Wisconsin farmland, Beaver Dam Lake on the Beaver Dam River is a beautiful rural getaway. Conveniently located 40 miles northeast ... |
| Big Bass Lake |
Also known as: Bass LakeBig Bass Lake is a shimmering 203-acre lake in Washburn County, Wisconsin. Surrounded by the dense hardwood and pine forests of Wisconsin's Northwoods, ... |
| Big McKenzie Lake |
Big McKenzie Lake in Wisconsin offers great outdoor adventure in a secluded quiet environment. Located in the Northwoods section of Wisconsin, this lake ... |
| Big Newton Lake |
Also known as: Newton LakeFor a quiet getaway packed with four seasons of outdoor activity, visit Big Newton Lake near Crivitz, Wisconsin. Located in the northeastern corner of ... |
| Butte Des Morts Lake | Like all the Winnebago Pool lakes, Lake Butte des Morts is a fantastic place to fish and boat. Add all the amenities of the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin ... |
| Butternut Lake |
At over three miles long, Butternut Lake in Price County, Wisconsin is a lake lover's paradise and a prime four season vacation destination. Created thousands ... |
| Castle Rock Lake |
Also known as: Castle Rock FlowageCastle Rock Lake offers a lot of what lake lovers want; a lot of water, an abundance of fish and countless beautiful views. Castle Rock is the fourth ... |
| Chetek Chain of Lakes |
Also known as: Six LakesTucked in the midst of the Wisconsin's Lake Superior Northwoods Region lies the Chetek Chain of Lakes, also known as Six Lakes. Centuries ago, inhabitants ... |
| Columbus Lake |
Columbus Lake is a hidden gem on the road less taken. The nearly 700-acre lake is just north of Sugar Camp in the Northwoods tourism region of Wisconsin. ... |
| Crystal Lake |
Crystal Lake is a very popular fishing lake in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. With 152 acres of deep, blue water and nearly three miles of shoreline, the ... |
| Delavan Lake |
One of the more popular of Wisconsin lakes is Delavan Lake in the Southern Savanna region. Delavan Lake has had a glorious history: the lake was a favored ... |
| Devil's Lake |
Devil's Lake, located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, is the central attraction of the self named Devil's Lake State Park. At over 10,000 acres, this park ... |
| Eagle Lake |
Eagle Lake is a relatively shallow, but popular recreational lake in Racine County, Wisconsin. A county park on the northern shore and several public ... |
| Eagle River Chain of Lakes |
Also known as: Cranberry Lake, Catfish Lake, Voyageur Lake, Eagle Lake, Scattering Rice Lake, Otter Lake, Lynx Lake, Duck Lake, Yellow Birch Lake, Watersmeet Lake.The Eagle River Chain of Lakes in far northeastern Wisconsin is known to fishermen as prime Musky water, but the lakes are also a prime vacation destination ... |
| Eau Claire Lakes |
Also known as: Upper Eau Claire Lake, Middle Eau Claire Lake, Lower Eau Claire LakeAmong Wisconsin's more than 15,000 lakes is the Eau Claire Lakes Chain, made up of three larger lakes and eight spring-fed smaller ponds. The Chain including ... |
| Elizabeth Lake |
Also known as: Lake Elizabeth, Twin LakesLake Elizabeth or Elizabeth Lake, as it is more commonly known, has been a vacation getaway for over 150 years. Located in the Northern Region of Illinois ... |
| Elkhart Lake |
Elkhart Lake is one of the heartland's oldest resort lakes. Ideally situated just one hour from Milwaukee and two and a half hours from Chicago, the lake ... |
| Fox Lake | The Winnebago Indians, the area's first inhabitants called it Hosh-a-rac-ah-tah or "good land." Later it was known as "Waushara" or "fish spear," and ... |
| Gile Flowage | Tucked away in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Gile Flowage is a lovely wilderness getaway. With its undeveloped shoreline and all the amenities of nearby Hurley, ... |
| Green Lake |
Also known as: Big Green Lake Green Lake, also known as Big Green Lake, is exceptional, and it has the statistics to prove it. It's Wisconsin's deepest natural inland lake and one ... |
| Grindstone Lake | Named for the Chippewa word "gajigwanabikokag" meaning grindstone, Grindstone Lake has beautiful, clean water and some exceptionally large fish. Near ... |
| Kangaroo Lake |
If you've ever had a yearning for the traditional Door County summer, Kangaroo Lake is what your dreams are made of. White birch, sandy-bottom swimming ... |
| Lac Courte Oreilles |
Also known as: Lac Coutre Oreilles, Lac Court Oreilles Known for its "really big muskie," Lac Court Oreilles near Hayward in Sawyer County has been a popular recreation spot with anglers for well over a hundred ... |
| Lac Vieux Desert |
Also known as: Lac Vieux Lake Lac Vieux Desert is the French name for this 4,260-acre lake of Michigan and Wisconsin. The name was given by French fur trappers who were among the ... |
| Lake Arbutus |
Nestled in the northwest corner of the Black River State Forest near scenic Hatfield, Wisconsin, 839-acre Lake Arbutus offers visitors and residents excellent ... |
| Lake Beulah |
One of the prime lakes for Inland Lake sailing is Lake Beulah, Wisconsin. This 834-acre lake lies less than two hours north of Chicago. All water sports ... |
| Lake Chippewa |
Also known as: Chippewa Flowage Tucked away in Sawyer County in northwest Wisconsin, Lake Chippewa is a rare undeveloped paradise. Called the "Big Chip," Lake Chippewa is Wisconsin's ... |
| Lake Delton |
Lake Delton, whose name is derived from the French word Dalles meaning gorge, is one of the Midwest's most popular vacation areas. Along with the nearby ... |
| Lake DuBay |
Also known as: DuBay Flowage Located in central Wisconsin near Stevens Point, Lake DuBay is a great place to boat, fish and explore. Lake DuBay straddles Portage and Marathon Counties. ... |
| Lake Everett |
Nestled in the northern section of the beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, 35-acre Lake Everett's sparkling waters invite people of all ages ... |
| Lake Geneva |
Also known as: Geneva LakeA laid-back atmosphere mixed with amazing activities make astoundingly beautiful Lake Geneva one of the most perfect relaxation and recreation destinations ... |
| Lake Keesus |
Also known as: Keesus LakeLake Keesus is in the Southern Savanna region of Wisconsin, where suburbia in the east meets rural life in the west. Northwest of Waukesha County, where ... |
| Lake Kegonsa |
Lake Kegonsa gets its name from "Ke-go-e," the Chippewa word for fish, and it has been called the "Lake of Many Fishes." The lake is in Dane County near ... |
| Lake Koshkonong |
Sprawled across southern Wisconsin, just a few miles down the Rock River from Fort Atkinson, Lake Koshkonong is a fantastic place to boat and fish. ... |
| Lake Mendota |
Sometimes called the "City of 4 Lakes," Madison in Dane County is the capitol of Wisconsin and its second largest city. Its "Lake, City, Lake" trademark ... |
| Lake Metonga |
Also known as: Metonga LakeShe looks up and freezes, the coffee cup halfway to her mouth. Standing in front of her in the grasses and shallow water of the lake is the biggest creature ... |
| Lake Michigan |
As the only Great Lake nestled completely within the boundaries of the United States, Lake Michigan is the pride and joy of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, ... |
| Lake Michigan-Huron |
Lake Michigan and Lake Huron - two of North America's Great Lakes - are contiguous and they share the same elevation of 577 feet above sea level. They ... |
| Lake Monona |
Originally called "Tchee-ho-bo-kee-xa-te-la" or Teepee Lake by the Winnebago Indians who lived in the area, Lake Monona is one of the lakes bordering ... |
| Lake Nebagamon |
Tucked away in the Northwoods region of Wisconsin's Douglas County, 914-acre Lake Nebagamon offers residents and visitors almost limitless recreational ... |
| Lake Nokomis |
It is no accident that Oneida County's motto is "Where nature lingered longer." Wisconsin's Northwoods are truly inspiring. With over a thousand lakes ... |
| Lake Noquebay |
Lake Noquebay spans more than 2,400 acres in northeastern Wisconsin. Located in Marinette County, Lake Noquebay is part of Wisconsin's Lake Michigan Region. ... |
| Lake Onalaska |
Lake Onalaska is a popular year-round recreation destination on the upper Mississippi River, located between La Crosse, Wisconsin and La Crescent, Minnesota. ... |
| Lake Owen |
Nestled in the heart of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Drummond, Wisconsin, 1,323-acre Lake Owen stretches for nine miles through scenic rolling ... |
| Lake Pardee |
Lake Pardee is a private, residential, 206-acre lake in Iron County, near Mercer, Wisconsin. The lake area of Mercer is known for its vast, pristine beauty. ... |
| Lake Pepin |
Lake Pepin (near Lake City, Minnesota) was formed about 9,500 years ago by a natural dam of sand and silt deposited where the Chippewa River meets the ... |
| Lake Petenwell | Thirty miles north of the famous Wisconsin Dells near Monroe Center, Lake Petenwell is a hidden treasure. The largest manmade inland lake in the state ... |
| Lake Poygan |
Also known as: Poygan Lake The heron wades slowly through the reeds at the edge of the lake, stalking his prey. On the other side of the reeds, the man in the boat is doing exactly ... |
| Lake Puckaway |
Also known as: Puckaway Lake Lake Puckaway spans more than 5,000 acres in Green Lake County, part of Wisconsin's Central Sands Prairie Region. The family hungering for an old-fashioned ... |
| Lake Ripley |
Lake Ripley is beautiful 423-acre lake located just outside the historic town of Cambridge, in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. A public beach and park within ... |
| Lake Sinissippi | Located in Dodge County just north of Hustisford in the midst of Wisconsin farmland, Sinissippi Lake is a beautiful pastoral escape. Surrounded by gently ... |
| Lake Superior |
Skipping over state and country borders, Lake Superior, the largest, deepest, coldest, cleanest, least developed, and most pristine of the Great Lakes, ... |
| Lake Thompson |
Also known as: Thompson LakeLocated in the beautiful Northwoods region of Wisconsin, Lake Thompson is a sparkling 382-acre lake located southeast of Rhinelander in Oneida County. ... |
| Lake Waubesa |
Dane County in south central Wisconsin has plenty of water for recreation. There are 37 lakes and 475 miles of streams and rivers including 14 miles ... |
| Lake Winnebago |
American white pelicans skim across the surface of the water, fishing alongside the anglers below. Birds and fishermen alike flock to the beautiful waters ... |
| Lake Winneconne | The Winneconne Chamber of Commerce describes its town as a "hidden treasure," and the same can be said of Lake Winneconne. The excellent fishing and ... |
| Lake Winter |
Lake Winter is a 676-acre lake hidden in the shadow of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Created by an impoundment ... |
| Lake Wisconsin |
The bald eagle soars overhead its flight following the path of the Wisconsin River below. The river winds across the bottom of the state swelling gradually ... |
| Lake Wissota |
Also known as: Wissota Lake If you are a Titanic (the movie) fan, you might remember Jack Dawson saying that he grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He also mentioned that he used ... |
| Landing Lake |
Landing Lake is a sparkling 220-acre lake on the Wisconsin side of the Wisconsin-Michigan border. Connected to 131-acre Mill Lake, the two lakes offer ... |
| Little Bear Lake |
Burnett County, in Wisconsin's great Northwoods region, was once buried under massive Glacial Lake Grantsburg. As the glacier slowly retreated, over 500 ... |
| Little Crooked Lake |
Little Crooked Lake is 153-acre lake just northwest of Boulder Junction in Vilas County, Wisconsin. In a region already overflowing with natural splendor, ... |
| Long Lake |
There are 59 lakes in Wisconsin named Long Lake, but only one has the state designation of "Walleye Capital of Wisconsin." Long Lake near Sarona in southeast ... |
| Lost Lake |
Lost Lake is a sparkling 541-acre lake just north of Saint Germain in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Bordered on the south by the American Legion State Forest ... |
| Lower Kaubashine Lake |
Located on what is called the "Quiet Side of the Northwoods", 187-acre Lower Kaubashine Lake is a beautiful, family oriented resort lake near Hazelhurst ... |
| Lyman Lake |
Nestled in the Northwoods region of Douglas County, Wisconsin, 403-acre Lyman Lake offers visitors and residents a picture perfect vacation spot for fishing, ... |
| Manitowish Chain O Lakes |
Also known as: Manitowish Chain of Lakes, Manitowish Chain, Manitowish LakesLocated in the heart of scenic Vilas County, the Manitowish Chain O Lakes is truly a northern Wisconsin vacation paradise. The chain consists of ten sparkling ... |
| Matthews Lake |
Surrounded by spreading aspen, oaks and pines of Wisconsin's Northwoods, Matthews Lake offers relaxation and recreation to those who come to her shores. ... |
| Middle Lake |
Also known as: Lauderdale LakesMiddle Lake is a 259-acre lake in the center of the Lauderdale Lakes chain. The three-lake chain (Green Lake, Middle Lake, and Mill Lake) covers 834 acres ... |
| Namakagon Lake | Surrounded on all sides by the beautiful Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest, Lake Namakagon is a great Wisconsin Northwoods getaway. The Chequamegon ... |
| Nelson Lake | With its undeveloped shoreline and beautiful water, Nelson Lake joins the other Hayward Lakes as a fantastic Wisconsin destination. Historically there ... |
| Oak Lake |
As a kayaker slides into Wisconsin's Oak Lake, he notices the dense mix of hardwood pines surrounding the lake's edge. The thick tree line separates the ... |
| Otter Lake |
Also known as: Eagle River Chain of LakesOtter Lake is one of more than 1,300 lakes, 73 rivers and streams, and a half million acres of forest found within northeastern Wisconsin's Vilas County. ... |
| Pelican Lake | Oneida County in Wisconsin's Northwoods has over a thousand lakes and over 68,000 acres of water making it one of the largest concentrations of water ... |
| Pewaukee Lake |
Named from the Potawatomi word "Pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick" for "lake of shells," Pewaukee Lake is a beautiful spring-fed lake. Just 20 miles from Milwaukee ... |
| Pickerel Lake |
Pickerel Lake is a pristine 1,297-acre lake in Forest County and Langlade County, Wisconsin. With over ten miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 19 ... |
| Pike Lake (Washington County) |
Pike Lake, located near Hartford, Wisconsin in Washington County, is a natural glacial-formed lake with 522 acres of water. Although Pike Lake is a natural ... |
| Pike Lake Chain of Lakes |
Also known as: Pike Lake, Round Lake, Amik Lake, Turner Lake, Tucker LakeThe Pike Lake Chain of Lakes is a group of four fully navigable, spring-fed lakes, two creeks and a fifth lake accessible by a short portage. Located ... |
| Red Cedar Lake |
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of northwest Wisconsin, Red Cedar Lake in Barron County welcomes everyone to come for a visit in any season for ... |
| Round Lake |
Nestled in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Round Lake in Sawyer County is a fantastic place to boat and fish. Part of the Hayward Lakes that include Grindstone ... |
| Rush Lake | Rush Lake is a conservation success story in the making and a testament to what can happen when diverse groups are willing to put aside their differences ... |
| Shawano Lake |
Tucked in the beautiful country of eastern Wisconsin, Shawano Lake is a hidden gem of beauty and splendor. This lake has an area of 6,178 acres, and has ... |
| Shell Lake | Some of Wisconsin's best fishing is in the clean, clear water of beautiful Shell Lake. Tucked away in rural northwest Wisconsin, Shell Lake and the city ... |
| Silver Lake |
During a typical summer evening at Silver Lake in northern Wisconsin, visitors spend their evenings seemingly a world away from civilization. A steady ... |
| Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes |
Also known as: Chain Lake, Dam Lake, Echo Lake, Sand Lake, Stone LakeCrossing back and forth around the Sugar Camp Chain of Lakes, the snowmobiles roar across the frozen lake breaking the snow muffled peace of Wisconsin's ... |
| Tomahawk Lake | Oneida County is known as the place "Where nature lingered longer." With over a thousand lakes, 68,447 acres of water and tens of thousands of acres ... |
| Turtle-Flambeau Flowage |
Called the "Crown Jewel of Wisconsin," Turtle-Flambeau Flowage is a beautiful undeveloped getaway. Its quiet water, plentiful fish and wildlife and private ... |
| Wazee Lake |
Wazee Lake is a 146-acre lake east of Black River Falls, Jackson County, in the Mississippi-Chippewa Rivers Region of Wisconsin. The lake is the deepest ... |
| White Sand Lake |
The sound of laughter emanates from within a dense pine forest in the Northwoods region of Wisconsin at White Sand Lake. Bare feet from a group of children ... |
| Wildcat Lake |
Bundled in boots and a warm coat, sipping a steaming thermos of coffee, a woman steps off her back porch and treads through a barely visible path towards ... |
| Yellow Lake | Every lake boasts about the size of their fish, but Yellow Lake in Burnett County of northwest Wisconsin doesn't need to boast. It has the record to ... |








