Best Lakes for Boating Near Eagle River
Wisconsin
4 boating lakes within driving distance of Eagle River, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and boating-specific filters. Filtered for at least 100 acres and public access. The largest lakes with boat-worthy water are listed first.
Lakes near Eagle River are sparser (4 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Maple Lake (A) is the standout.
Filtered for boating, the nearby-lake list narrows further. boating-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Lake | Oneida | A | 8.8 mi | 12.5 ft | - |
| 2 | Myrtle Lake | Vilas | A | 12 mi | 10.2 ft | - |
| 3 | Fishtrap Lake | Vilas | A | 22.4 mi | 12.2 ft | - |
| 4 | Little Tamarack Flowage Lake | Vilas | B | 12.4 mi | 8.2 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.