Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Milwaukee
Wisconsin
30 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Muskego Lake | Waukesha | A | 14.8 mi | 50.9 ft | 65 ft |
| 2 | Amy Bell Lake | Washington | A | 18.8 mi | - | 37 ft |
| 3 | Pewaukee Lake | Waukesha | A | 19.5 mi | 18.9 ft | 45 ft |
| 4 | Waubeesee Lake | Racine | A | 20.2 mi | 32 ft | 73 ft |
| 5 | Pewaukee Lake | Waukesha | A | 21.1 mi | 23 ft | 45 ft |
| 6 | Lake Five | Washington | A | 21.4 mi | 39.4 ft | 23 ft |
| 7 | Lake Keesus | Waukesha | A | 22.7 mi | 26.1 ft | 42 ft |
| 8 | Nagawicka Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.4 mi | 23.2 ft | 90 ft |
| 9 | Pine Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.8 mi | 82 ft | 85 ft |
| 10 | Spring Lake | Waukesha | A | 24.9 mi | - | 22 ft |
| 11 | North Lake | Waukesha | A | 25.3 mi | 29.5 ft | 78.4 ft |
| 12 | Lower Phantom Lake | Waukesha | A | 25.3 mi | 19.3 ft | 12 ft |
| 13 | North Lake West Basin | Waukesha | A | 25.5 mi | 31.2 ft | 78.4 ft |
| 14 | Upper Nemahbin Lake | Waukesha | A | 26.6 mi | 42.7 ft | 60 ft |
| 15 | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at Okauchee | Waukesha | A | 26.6 mi | - | 90 ft |
| 16 | Lower Nashotah Lake | Waukesha | A | 26.7 mi | 29.5 ft | 43 ft |
| 17 | Oconomowoc Lake Site | Waukesha | A | 27.3 mi | 39.4 ft | 60 ft |
| 18 | Okauchee Lake-Site No. 4-at Okauchee | Waukesha | A | 27.6 mi | - | 90 ft |
| 19 | Okauchee Lake | Waukesha | A | 27.7 mi | 36.1 ft | 90 ft |
| 20 | Crooked Lake | Waukesha | A | 27.7 mi | 25.4 ft | 16 ft |
| 21 | Hunters Lake | Waukesha | A | 28 mi | 32.8 ft | 36 ft |
| 22 | Oconomowoc Lake | Waukesha | A | 28.2 mi | 42.7 ft | 60 ft |
| 23 | Upper Genesee Lake | Waukesha | A | 28.3 mi | 54.1 ft | - |
| 24 | Lake Beulah | Walworth | A | 28.4 mi | 32.8 ft | 58 ft |
| 25 | Pike Lake | Washington | A | 28.6 mi | 22.1 ft | 45 ft |
| 26 | Army Lake | Walworth | A | 28.7 mi | 26.9 ft | 17 ft |
| 27 | Silver Lake | Waukesha | A | 29.5 mi | 36.9 ft | 40 ft |
| 28 | Browns Lake | Racine | A | 29.5 mi | 15.9 ft | 44 ft |
| 29 | Ashippun Lake | Waukesha | A | 29.6 mi | 32.8 ft | 35 ft |
| 30 | Fowler Lake | Waukesha | A | 30.1 mi | 49.2 ft | 50 ft |