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Best Lakes for Swimming Near Milwaukee

Wisconsin

30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Milwaukee, 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.

#LakeCountyGradeDistanceClarityDepth
1Lakeshore State Park-MilwaukeeMilwaukeeA0.7 mi24.6 ft-
2Lakeshore State Park Fish ShockingMilwaukeeA0.8 mi26.2 ft-
3New Zoo PondMilwaukeeA6.9 mi24.9 ft-
4Mallard LakeMilwaukeeA10.1 mi16.4 ft10 ft
5Csmi 2015 Station Q LakeMilwaukeeA14.3 mi--
6Little Muskego LakeWaukeshaA14.8 mi50.9 ft65 ft
7Amy Bell LakeWashingtonA18.8 mi-37 ft
8Pewaukee LakeWaukeshaA19.5 mi18.9 ft45 ft
9Waubeesee LakeRacineA20.2 mi32 ft73 ft
10Pewaukee LakeWaukeshaA21.1 mi23 ft45 ft
11Moldenhauer LakeOzaukeeA21.1 mi-32 ft
12Lake FiveWashingtonA21.4 mi39.4 ft23 ft
13Lake KeesusWaukeshaA22.7 mi26.1 ft42 ft
14Nagawicka LakeWaukeshaA24.4 mi23.2 ft90 ft
15Pine LakeWaukeshaA24.8 mi82 ft85 ft
16Spring LakeWaukeshaA24.9 mi-22 ft
17Lapham Peak PondWaukeshaA25 mi16.4 ft-
18North LakeWaukeshaA25.3 mi29.5 ft78.4 ft
19Lower Phantom LakeWaukeshaA25.3 mi19.3 ft12 ft
20North Lake West BasinWaukeshaA25.5 mi31.2 ft78.4 ft
21Moose LakeWaukeshaA25.8 mi52.5 ft-
22Unnamed LakeOzaukeeA26.3 mi--
23Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukeshaA26.6 mi42.7 ft60 ft
24Okauchee Lake-Site No. 3-at OkaucheeWaukeshaA26.6 mi-90 ft
25Lower Nashotah LakeWaukeshaA26.7 mi29.5 ft43 ft
26Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukeshaA26.7 mi36.1 ft-
27Oconomowoc Lake SiteWaukeshaA27.3 mi39.4 ft60 ft
28Okauchee Lake-Site No. 4-at OkaucheeWaukeshaA27.6 mi-90 ft
29Okauchee LakeWaukeshaA27.7 mi36.1 ft90 ft
30Crooked LakeWaukeshaA27.7 mi25.4 ft16 ft

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