Best Lakes Near Green Bay, WI
50 lakes within 50 miles of Green Bay ranked by water quality grade.
Green Bay sits in a lake-rich part of the upper Midwest: 50 graded lakes within reach, average grade B. Oneida Lake (A) leads the cluster.
The lakes below are sorted by overall letter grade. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Lake | 9.6 mi | Outagamie | A | - | 0 |
| Malone Lake | 43.8 mi | Shawano | A | 31 ft | 3 |
| Mission Lake | 44.6 mi | Shawano | A | 44 ft | 2 |
| Sams Lake | 45.3 mi | Shawano | A | 13 ft | 2 |
| Koonz Lake | 45.7 mi | Shawano | A | 40 ft | 4 |
| Bealeau Lake | 45.8 mi | Shawano | A | 24 ft | 4 |
| Big Lake | 46.7 mi | Shawano | A | - | 0 |
| Quarry Lake | 7.5 mi | Brown | B | - | 0 |
| Tuma Lake | 20.9 mi | Manitowoc | B | 36 ft | 3 |
| West Alaska Lake | 25.1 mi | Kewaunee | B | 41 ft | 3 |
| East Alaska Lake | 25.7 mi | Kewaunee | B | 50 ft | 4 |
| Krohns Lake | 26.3 mi | Kewaunee | B | 38 ft | 3 |
| Korth Lake | 30 mi | Shawano | B | 48 ft | 4 |
| Bahr Lake | 30.3 mi | Shawano | B | 44 ft | 4 |
| Lulu Lake | 32.8 mi | Shawano | B | 13 ft | 3 |
| Loon Lake | 33.1 mi | Shawano | B | 22 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | 33.4 mi | Shawano | B | 35 ft | 3 |
| Pine Lake | 34 mi | Shawano | B | 35 ft | 5 |
| English Lake | 34.2 mi | Manitowoc | B | 85 ft | 4 |
| Kasbaum Lake | 34.2 mi | Manitowoc | B | 68 ft | 2 |
| Berry Lake | 34.5 mi | Oconto | B | 27 ft | 3 |
| Grass Lake | 34.6 mi | Shawano | B | 52 ft | 6 |
| Round Lake | 34.9 mi | Shawano | B | 39 ft | 5 |
| Hartlaub Lake | 35.2 mi | Manitowoc | B | 60 ft | 3 |
| Moshawquit Lake | 35.5 mi | Menominee | B | 30 ft | 4 |
| Kelly Lake | 37.1 mi | Oconto | B | 41 ft | 4 |
| Pigeon Lake | 37.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 62 ft | 4 |
| Round Lake | 37.2 mi | Oconto | B | 31 ft | 1 |
| Wilke Lake | 37.7 mi | Manitowoc | B | 21 ft | 5 |
| Spring Lake | 38.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 23 ft | 4 |
| Legend Lake | 38.4 mi | Menominee | B | - | 0 |
| La Motte Lake | 38.5 mi | Menominee | B | 71 ft | 2 |
| Shoe Lake | 39.4 mi | Manitowoc | B | 34 ft | 4 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 40.7 mi | Manitowoc | B | 54 ft | 4 |
| Cedar Lake | 40.8 mi | Manitowoc | B | 21 ft | 3 |
| Dunes Lake | 44.3 mi | Door | B | 1 ft | 0 |
| White Potato Lake | 44.7 mi | Oconto | B | 11 ft | 5 |
| School Section Lake | 45.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 38 ft | 3 |
| Gilas Lake | 45.4 mi | Marinette | B | 88 ft | 3 |
| Anderson Lake | 45.9 mi | Oconto | B | 40 ft | 5 |
| Wolf Lake | 45.9 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 47 ft | 4 |
| Bear Lake | 46.3 mi | Waupaca | B | 62 ft | 3 |
| White Lake | 46.4 mi | Waupaca | B | 10 ft | 5 |
| Ranch Lake | 46.5 mi | Oconto | B | 44 ft | 3 |
| Shay Lake | 47.4 mi | Oconto | B | 36 ft | 0 |
| Elkhart Lake | 47.6 mi | Sheboygan | B | 119 ft | 7 |
| Little Elkhart Lake | 48.8 mi | Sheboygan | B | 25 ft | 3 |
| Crystal Lake | 49.1 mi | Sheboygan | B | - | 0 |
| Clark Lake | 49.2 mi | Door | B | 25 ft | 6 |
| Bear Paw Lake | 49.7 mi | Oconto | B | 20 ft | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Green Bay?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin. 7 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Green Bay for fishing?
43 lakes near Green Bay have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 9 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.