Best Lakes for Swimming Near Hayward
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Hayward, 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 | Smith Lake | Sawyer | A | 3.2 mi | 19.7 ft | 29 ft |
| 2 | Christner Lake | Sawyer | A | 5.6 mi | 33.8 ft | - |
| 3 | Windigo Lake | Sawyer | A | 5.8 mi | 36.1 ft | 51 ft |
| 4 | Grindstone Lake | Sawyer | A | 6.6 mi | 57.7 ft | 60 ft |
| 5 | Bean Lake | Washburn | A | 6.6 mi | 32.8 ft | 35 ft |
| 6 | Round Lake | Sawyer | A | 7.9 mi | 68.2 ft | 74 ft |
| 7 | Little Round Lake | Sawyer | A | 8.2 mi | 57.7 ft | 38 ft |
| 8 | Lac Courte Oreilles Lake | Sawyer | A | 8.4 mi | 38.7 ft | 90 ft |
| 9 | Bass Lake | Washburn | A | 8.4 mi | 50.9 ft | 35 ft |
| 10 | Osprey Lake | Sawyer | A | 9.3 mi | 55 ft | - |
| 11 | Little Lac Courte Lake | Sawyer | A | 9.7 mi | 39.7 ft | 46 ft |
| 12 | Lake Placid | Sawyer | A | 9.8 mi | 49.2 ft | 30 ft |
| 13 | Mcclaine Lake | Sawyer | A | 9.8 mi | 46.8 ft | - |
| 14 | Burns Lake | Sawyer | A | 10.3 mi | 37.7 ft | - |
| 15 | Billy Boy Flowage Lake | Sawyer | A | 10.4 mi | - | 46 ft |
| 16 | Clear Lake | Sawyer | A | 10.6 mi | 56.9 ft | 32 ft |
| 17 | Whitefish Lake | Sawyer | A | 10.6 mi | 43.3 ft | 105 ft |
| 18 | Lost Lake | Sawyer | A | 11.3 mi | 33.1 ft | - |
| 19 | Spring Lake | Washburn | A | 11.4 mi | - | 24 ft |
| 20 | Mud Lake | Sawyer | A | 11.4 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 21 | Tiger Cat Flowage Lake | Sawyer | A | 11.6 mi | 35.3 ft | 30 ft |
| 22 | Stone Lake | Washburn | A | 12.5 mi | 75.5 ft | 49 ft |
| 23 | Gull Lake | Washburn | A | 12.9 mi | 27.9 ft | 19 ft |
| 24 | Spider Lake | Sawyer | A | 13.9 mi | 32.8 ft | 64 ft |
| 25 | Ashegon Lake | Sawyer | A | 14.3 mi | 33 ft | 56 ft |
| 26 | Blueberry Lake | Sawyer | A | 14.5 mi | 48.6 ft | 29 ft |
| 27 | Slim Lake | Washburn | A | 15.5 mi | 39.4 ft | - |
| 28 | Sissabagama Lake | Sawyer | A | 15.5 mi | 26.9 ft | 48 ft |
| 29 | Silver Lake | Washburn | A | 16.1 mi | 39.4 ft | 28 ft |
| 30 | Little Sissabagama Lake | Sawyer | A | 16.9 mi | 39.4 ft | 75 ft |