Best Lakes for Boating Near Milwaukee
Wisconsin
30 boating lakes within driving distance of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and boating-specific filters. Filtered for at least 100 acres and public access. The largest lakes with boat-worthy water are listed first.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Muskego Lake | Waukesha | A | 14.8 mi | 50.9 ft | 65 ft |
| 2 | Pewaukee Lake | Waukesha | A | 19.5 mi | 18.9 ft | 45 ft |
| 3 | Waubeesee Lake | Racine | A | 20.2 mi | 32 ft | 73 ft |
| 4 | Pewaukee Lake | Waukesha | A | 21.1 mi | 23 ft | 45 ft |
| 5 | Lake Five | Washington | A | 21.4 mi | 39.4 ft | 23 ft |
| 6 | Lake Keesus | Waukesha | A | 22.7 mi | 26.1 ft | 42 ft |
| 7 | Nagawicka Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.4 mi | 23.2 ft | 90 ft |
| 8 | Pine Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.8 mi | 82 ft | 85 ft |
| 9 | Spring Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.9 mi | - | 22 ft |
| 10 | North Lake | Waukesha | A | 25.3 mi | 29.5 ft | 78.4 ft |
| 11 | Lower Phantom Lake | Waukesha | A | 25.3 mi | 19.3 ft | 12 ft |
| 12 | North Lake West Basin | Waukesha | A | 25.5 mi | 31.2 ft | 78.4 ft |
| 13 | Upper Nemahbin Lake | Waukesha | A | 26.6 mi | 42.7 ft | 60 ft |
| 14 | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee | Waukesha | A | 26.6 mi | - | 90 ft |
| 15 | Oconomowoc Lake Site | Waukesha | A | 27.3 mi | 39.4 ft | 60 ft |
| 16 | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 4-at Okauchee | Waukesha | A | 27.6 mi | - | 90 ft |
| 17 | Okauchee Lake | Waukesha | A | 27.7 mi | 36.1 ft | 90 ft |
| 18 | Oconomowoc Lake | Waukesha | A | 28.2 mi | 42.7 ft | 60 ft |
| 19 | Lake Beulah | Walworth | A | 28.4 mi | 32.8 ft | 58 ft |
| 20 | Pike Lake | Washington | A | 28.6 mi | 22.1 ft | 45 ft |
| 21 | Silver Lake | Waukesha | A | 29.5 mi | 36.9 ft | 40 ft |
| 22 | Browns Lake | Racine | A | 29.5 mi | 15.9 ft | 44 ft |
| 23 | Vern Wolf Lake | Kenosha | A | 30.5 mi | 21.3 ft | 12 ft |
| 24 | Big Cedar Lake | Washington | A | 30.8 mi | 16.4 ft | 105 ft |
| 25 | Booth Lake | Walworth | A | 31.2 mi | 25.4 ft | 24 ft |
| 26 | Lac la Belle Lake | Waukesha | A | 31.4 mi | 16.4 ft | 45 ft |
| 27 | Golden Lake | Waukesha | A | 31.8 mi | 42.7 ft | 44 ft |
| 28 | Paddock Lake | Kenosha | A | 33.7 mi | 49.2 ft | 32 ft |
| 29 | Silver Lake | Kenosha | A | 36 mi | 25.5 ft | 44 ft |
| 30 | Pleasant Lake | Walworth | A | 37 mi | 44.3 ft | 29 ft |