Best Lakes for Swimming Near Eagle River
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Eagle River, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Lake | Vilas | A | 0.5 mi | 39.9 ft | - |
| 2 | Yellow Birch Lake | Vilas | A | 1.6 mi | 16.4 ft | 23 ft |
| 3 | Loon Lake | Vilas | A | 1.7 mi | 47.6 ft | - |
| 4 | Eagle Lake | Vilas | A | 1.9 mi | 16.4 ft | 34 ft |
| 5 | Catfish Lake | Vilas | A | 2.6 mi | 18 ft | 30 ft |
| 6 | Meta Lake | Vilas | A | 3.3 mi | 34.5 ft | 25 ft |
| 7 | Seneca Lake | Vilas | A | 3.3 mi | 20.6 ft | - |
| 8 | Adams Lake | Vilas | A | 3.8 mi | 328.1 ft | - |
| 9 | Spirit Lake | Vilas | A | 4 mi | 39.4 ft | 20 ft |
| 10 | Tambling Lake | Vilas | A | 4 mi | - | 11 ft |
| 11 | Sunset Lake | Vilas | A | 4.4 mi | 56.5 ft | 30 ft |
| 12 | Finger Lake | Vilas | A | 4.5 mi | 36.1 ft | 30 ft |
| 13 | Aldridge Lake | Vilas | A | 4.5 mi | 15.6 ft | 12 ft |
| 14 | Range Line Lake | Vilas | A | 4.6 mi | 25 ft | 13 ft |
| 15 | Perch Lake | Oneida | A | 4.7 mi | 48.4 ft | 56 ft |
| 16 | Carpenter Lake | Vilas | A | 4.9 mi | 28.2 ft | 16 ft |
| 17 | Clearwater Lake | Oneida | A | 5.1 mi | 55 ft | 48 ft |
| 18 | Bass Lake | Vilas | A | 5.3 mi | 41 ft | - |
| 19 | Snipe Lake | Vilas | A | 6 mi | 36.1 ft | - |
| 20 | Pioneer Lake | Vilas | A | 7 mi | 31.2 ft | - |
| 21 | Hunter Lake | Vilas | A | 7.1 mi | 41.4 ft | 40 ft |
| 22 | Planting Ground Lake | Oneida | A | 7.5 mi | 17.2 ft | 37 ft |
| 23 | Indian Lake | Oneida | A | 7.8 mi | 36.1 ft | 26 ft |
| 24 | Lone Stone Lake | Oneida | A | 8.5 mi | 46.8 ft | 30 ft |
| 25 | Sugar Camp Lake | Oneida | A | 8.5 mi | 57.4 ft | - |
| 26 | Alma Lake | Vilas | A | 8.8 mi | 39.4 ft | - |
| 27 | Maple Lake | Oneida | A | 8.8 mi | 41 ft | - |
| 28 | Thunder Lake | Oneida | A | 8.9 mi | 16.4 ft | 9 ft |
| 29 | Anvil Lake | Vilas | A | 9 mi | 36.1 ft | 32 ft |
| 30 | Moon Lake | Vilas | A | 9.2 mi | 42.7 ft | 38 ft |