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 composite LakeGrade rubric score. 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 |
| Heidmann Lake | 18.9 mi | Kewaunee | A | 34 ft | 2 |
| Round Lake | 37.2 mi | Oconto | A | 31 ft | 1 |
| White Lake | 37.2 mi | Oconto | A | - | 0 |
| La Motte Lake | 38.5 mi | Menominee | A | 71 ft | 2 |
| Mission Lake | 44.6 mi | Shawano | A | 44 ft | 2 |
| Gilas Lake | 45.4 mi | Marinette | A | 88 ft | 3 |
| Bass Lake | 46.3 mi | Oconto | A | 25 ft | 2 |
| Halfmoon Lake | 47.3 mi | Oconto | A | 38 ft | 2 |
| Shay Lake | 47.4 mi | Oconto | A | 36 ft | 0 |
| Crystal Lake | 49.1 mi | Sheboygan | A | - | 0 |
| Green Lake | 49.6 mi | Oconto | A | 25 ft | 2 |
| Bear Paw Lake | 49.7 mi | Oconto | A | 20 ft | 3 |
| Tuma Lake | 20.9 mi | Manitowoc | A | 36 ft | 3 |
| Finnegan Lake | 29.3 mi | Oconto | A | 38 ft | 3 |
| Korth Lake | 30 mi | Shawano | A | 48 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | 34 mi | Shawano | A | 35 ft | 5 |
| Round Lake | 34.9 mi | Shawano | A | 39 ft | 5 |
| Kelly Lake | 37.1 mi | Oconto | A | 41 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | 37.3 mi | Oconto | A | - | 0 |
| Legend Lake | 38.4 mi | Menominee | A | - | 0 |
| Cedar Lake | 40.9 mi | Manitowoc | A | - | 0 |
| Malone Lake | 43.8 mi | Shawano | A | 31 ft | 3 |
| 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 |
| Anderson Lake | 45.9 mi | Oconto | A | 40 ft | 5 |
| Bear Lake | 46.3 mi | Waupaca | A | 62 ft | 3 |
| Ranch Lake | 46.5 mi | Oconto | A | 44 ft | 3 |
| Elkhart Lake | 47.6 mi | Sheboygan | A | 119 ft | 7 |
| Little Elkhart Lake | 48.8 mi | Sheboygan | A | 25 ft | 3 |
| Clark Lake | 49.2 mi | Door | A | 25 ft | 6 |
| West Alaska Lake | 25.1 mi | Kewaunee | B | 41 ft | 3 |
| East Alaska Lake | 25.5 mi | Kewaunee | B | 50 ft | 4 |
| Krohns Lake | 26.3 mi | Kewaunee | B | 38 ft | 3 |
| Pensaukee Lake | 28 mi | Shawano | B | 49 ft | 4 |
| Lulu Lake | 32.8 mi | Shawano | B | 13 ft | 3 |
| Porcupine Lake | 33.7 mi | Oconto | B | - | 0 |
| Berry Lake | 34.5 mi | Oconto | B | 27 ft | 3 |
| Grass Lake | 34.6 mi | Shawano | B | 52 ft | 6 |
| Moshawquit Lake | 35.5 mi | Menominee | B | 30 ft | 4 |
| Pigeon Lake | 37.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 62 ft | 4 |
| Pecor Lake | 37.4 mi | Oconto | B | - | 0 |
| Montana Lake | 37.4 mi | Marinette | B | 28 ft | 3 |
| Little Pigeon Lake | 37.4 mi | Manitowoc | B | 14.5 ft | 3 |
| Wilke Lake | 37.7 mi | Manitowoc | B | 21 ft | 5 |
| Spring Lake | 38.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 23 ft | 4 |
| Inlet To Dunes Lake | 44.3 mi | Door | B | 1 ft | 0 |
| Dunes Lake Just Us of Outlet | 44.4 mi | Door | B | - | 0 |
| Big Lake | 46.7 mi | Shawano | B | - | 0 |
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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. 32 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Green Bay for fishing?
38 lakes near Green Bay have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 7 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.