Best Lakes for Swimming Near Minocqua
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Minocqua, 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.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minocqua Lake | Oneida | A | 1 mi | 49.2 ft | 60 ft |
| 2 | Mcnutt Lake | Oneida | A | 1.6 mi | 39.4 ft | 38 ft |
| 3 | Bolger Lake | Oneida | A | 2 mi | 54.1 ft | 45 ft |
| 4 | Hill Lake | Oneida | A | 2.2 mi | 39.4 ft | 40 ft |
| 5 | Brandy Lake | Vilas | A | 2.6 mi | 42.7 ft | 44 ft |
| 6 | Blue Lake | Oneida | A | 3 mi | 73.8 ft | 49 ft |
| 7 | Hemlock Lake | Oneida | A | 3 mi | 49.2 ft | 25 ft |
| 8 | Little Bass Lake | Vilas | A | 3.1 mi | 28.8 ft | 46 ft |
| 9 | Katherine Lake | Oneida | A | 4.5 mi | 45.9 ft | 30 ft |
| 10 | Clear Lake | Oneida | A | 4.7 mi | - | 95 ft |
| 11 | Mercer Lake | Oneida | A | 4.7 mi | 24.6 ft | 23 ft |
| 12 | Lower Kaubashine Lake | Oneida | A | 4.7 mi | 44 ft | 36 ft |
| 13 | Towanda Lake | Vilas | A | 4.8 mi | 34.5 ft | 27 ft |
| 14 | Bird Lake | Oneida | A | 5.6 mi | 55.8 ft | 40 ft |
| 15 | Shishebogama Lake | Oneida | A | 5.7 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 16 | Upper Kaubashine Lake | Oneida | A | 5.7 mi | 59.1 ft | 56 ft |
| 17 | Lee Lake | Oneida | A | 5.9 mi | 71.4 ft | 44 ft |
| 18 | Gunlock Lake | Vilas | A | 5.9 mi | 29.5 ft | - |
| 19 | Sweeney Lake | Oneida | A | 6.2 mi | 17.1 ft | 18 ft |
| 20 | Cunard Lake | Oneida | A | 6.3 mi | 39.4 ft | 23 ft |
| 21 | Lake Seventeen | Oneida | A | 6.5 mi | 39.4 ft | 37 ft |
| 22 | Little Carr Lake | Oneida | A | 6.5 mi | 39.4 ft | 30 ft |
| 23 | Prong Lake | Vilas | A | 6.6 mi | 44.3 ft | 50 ft |
| 24 | Sureshot Lake | Oneida | A | 6.7 mi | 45.9 ft | 27 ft |
| 25 | Bittersweet Lake | Vilas | A | 6.7 mi | 18 ft | 31 ft |
| 26 | Big Carr Lake | Oneida | A | 6.8 mi | 42.7 ft | 75 ft |
| 27 | Smith Lake | Vilas | A | 6.8 mi | 27.9 ft | 18 ft |
| 28 | Hasbrook Lake | Oneida | A | 6.9 mi | 68.9 ft | 50 ft |
| 29 | Little Spider Lake | Vilas | A | 6.9 mi | 52.5 ft | - |
| 30 | Buffalo Lake | Oneida | A | 7 mi | 48.4 ft | 27 ft |