Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Minocqua
Wisconsin
4 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Minocqua, 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).
Lakes near Minocqua are sparser (4 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Fishtrap Lake (A) is the standout.
The kayaking-specific ranking layered on top of the LakeGrade rubric is what produces the list below: a grade-good lake that does not also support the kayaking use case is less useful than a grade-decent lake that does.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishtrap Lake | Vilas | A | 19.4 mi | 12.2 ft | - |
| 2 | Myrtle Lake | Vilas | A | 23.3 mi | 10.2 ft | - |
| 3 | Maple Lake | Oneida | A | 26.9 mi | 12.5 ft | - |
| 4 | Little Tamarack Flowage Lake | Vilas | B | 23.3 mi | 8.2 ft | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.