Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Appleton
Wisconsin
30 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Appleton, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Lake | Waupaca | A | 28 mi | 36.1 ft | 62 ft |
| 2 | Lily Lake | Brown | A | 30 mi | 33.1 ft | 19 ft |
| 3 | Wilke Lake | Manitowoc | A | 30.3 mi | 23 ft | 21 ft |
| 4 | Pine Lake | Shawano | A | 31.9 mi | 32.8 ft | 35 ft |
| 5 | Grass Lake | Shawano | A | 32.2 mi | 28.7 ft | 52 ft |
| 6 | Pigeon Lake | Manitowoc | A | 33 mi | 29.6 ft | 62 ft |
| 7 | Shadow Lake | Waupaca | A | 33.7 mi | 39.4 ft | 41 ft |
| 8 | Spencer Lake | Waupaca | A | 34.1 mi | 27.9 ft | 53 ft |
| 9 | Old Taylor Lake | Waupaca | A | 35 mi | 17.4 ft | 17 ft |
| 10 | Long Lake | Waushara | A | 35.2 mi | 45.9 ft | 71 ft |
| 11 | Sheas Lake | Kewaunee | A | 35.3 mi | 17.9 ft | 24 ft |
| 12 | Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan | A | 35.9 mi | 35.3 ft | 119 ft |
| 13 | Taylor Lake | Waupaca | A | 36.3 mi | 32.8 ft | 58 ft |
| 14 | De Neveu Lake | Fond du Lac | A | 36.7 mi | 39.4 ft | 67 ft |
| 15 | Pearl Lake | Waushara | A | 36.8 mi | 65.6 ft | 45 ft |
| 16 | Pine Lake | Waushara | A | 36.9 mi | 45.9 ft | 48 ft |
| 17 | Mccrossen Lake | Waupaca | A | 37.1 mi | 33.8 ft | 75 ft |
| 18 | Round Lake | Waupaca | A | 37.5 mi | 49.2 ft | 67 ft |
| 19 | Gilbert Lake | Waushara | A | 37.5 mi | 36.1 ft | 65 ft |
| 20 | Round Lake | Waushara | A | 37.6 mi | 42.7 ft | - |
| 21 | Kusel Lake | Waushara | A | 37.7 mi | 36.9 ft | 29 ft |
| 22 | Columbia Lake | Waupaca | A | 37.8 mi | 35.3 ft | 72 ft |
| 23 | Stratton Lake | Waupaca | A | 38 mi | 45.9 ft | 42 ft |
| 24 | Long Lake | Waupaca | A | 38.1 mi | 44.3 ft | 76 ft |
| 25 | Pensaukee Lake | Shawano | A | 38.2 mi | 39.4 ft | 49 ft |
| 26 | Little Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan | A | 38.3 mi | 32.8 ft | 25 ft |
| 27 | Silver Lake | Waupaca | A | 38.4 mi | 23 ft | 17 ft |
| 28 | Hatch Lake | Waupaca | A | 39.2 mi | 27.6 ft | - |
| 29 | Iola Lake | Waupaca | A | 39.3 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 30 | Silver Lake | Waushara | A | 39.7 mi | 33.6 ft | 56 ft |