Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Eau Claire
Wisconsin
22 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Eau Claire, 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 | Como Lake | Chippewa | A | 20.5 mi | 16.1 ft | 11 ft |
| 2 | Long Lake | Chippewa | A | 30.5 mi | 32.8 ft | 101 ft |
| 3 | Round Lake | Chippewa | A | 30.7 mi | 18.5 ft | 18 ft |
| 4 | Round Lake Northeast Site | Chippewa | A | 30.8 mi | - | 18 ft |
| 5 | Axhandle Lake | Chippewa | A | 32.3 mi | 31.2 ft | 72.5 ft |
| 6 | Chain Lake | Chippewa | A | 33 mi | 16.4 ft | 74 ft |
| 7 | Bass Lake | Barron | A | 33.8 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 8 | Clear Lake | Rusk | A | 33.8 mi | 44.3 ft | 74 ft |
| 9 | Mccann Lake | Rusk | A | 34.3 mi | 16.8 ft | 38 ft |
| 10 | Sand Lake | Rusk | A | 34.5 mi | 43.5 ft | 100 ft |
| 11 | Island Lake | Rusk | A | 35.6 mi | 23.8 ft | 54 ft |
| 12 | Pulaski Lake | Rusk | A | 37.6 mi | 32 ft | 40 ft |
| 13 | Hallie Lake | Chippewa | B | 5.3 mi | 14.8 ft | 13 ft |
| 14 | Calkins Lake | Chippewa | B | 31.6 mi | - | 29 ft |
| 15 | Pokegama Lake | Barron | B | 36.8 mi | 14.8 ft | 19 ft |
| 16 | Two Bear Lake | Rusk | B | 38.8 mi | - | 35 ft |
| 17 | Loon Lake | Chippewa | B | 30.3 mi | 13.5 ft | 9 ft |
| 18 | Lake Menomin | Dunn | C | 21.3 mi | 10.7 ft | 34 ft |
| 19 | Prairie Lake | Barron | C | 38.4 mi | 7 ft | 16 ft |
| 20 | Mud Lake | Barron | C | 38.5 mi | 7.4 ft | 15 ft |
| 21 | Eau Claire Lake | Eau Claire | C | 19.1 mi | 9 ft | 25 ft |
| 22 | Tainter Lake | Dunn | C | 21.1 mi | 12.3 ft | 37 ft |