Best Lakes Near La Crosse, WI
12 lakes within 50 miles of La Crosse ranked by water quality grade.
A moderate cluster of 12 graded lakes lies within reach of La Crosse, averaging a grade of C. Sidie Hollow Lake (A) is the cleanest of the set.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidie Hollow Lake | 23 mi | Vernon | A | 22 ft | 3 |
| Robinson Pond | 40.6 mi | Jackson | A | - | 0 |
| Wazee Lake | 42.4 mi | Jackson | A | 350 ft | 0 |
| Wyman Lake | 40.1 mi | Jackson | B | 8 ft | 2 |
| Upper Backwater Lake | 48.7 mi | Jackson | B | 19 ft | 6 |
| Target Lake | 1.8 mi | Houston | D | - | 0 |
| Winona Lake | 26 mi | Winona | D | 38 ft | 24 |
| Halfmoon Lake | 44.2 mi | Wabasha | D | - | 0 |
| Unnamed Lake | 36.3 mi | Crawford | D | - | 0 |
| Lake Tomah | 37.8 mi | Monroe | D | 19 ft | 3 |
| Lawrence Lake | 5.9 mi | Houston | F | - | 0 |
| Neshonoc Lake | 11.3 mi | La Crosse | F | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near La Crosse?
There are 12 graded lakes within 50 miles of La Crosse, Wisconsin. 3 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near La Crosse for fishing?
5 lakes near La Crosse have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 2 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.