Best Lakes Near Oshkosh, WI
50 lakes within 50 miles of Oshkosh ranked by water quality grade.
Oshkosh sits in a lake-rich part of the upper Midwest: 50 graded lakes within reach, average grade A. De Neveu Lake (A) leads the cluster.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Neveu Lake | 21.6 mi | Fond du Lac | A | 67 ft | 4 |
| Big Twin Lake | 27.1 mi | Green Lake | A | - | 0 |
| Pearl Lake | 28.9 mi | Waushara | A | 45 ft | 3 |
| Elkhart Lake | 29.2 mi | Sheboygan | A | 119 ft | 7 |
| Wilke Lake | 29.2 mi | Manitowoc | A | 21 ft | 5 |
| Crystal Lake | 30.4 mi | Sheboygan | A | - | 0 |
| Long Lake | 30.6 mi | Fond du Lac | A | 47 ft | 4 |
| Kettle Moraine Lake | 30.6 mi | Fond du Lac | A | 30 ft | 4 |
| Spring Lake | 30.9 mi | Waushara | A | 37 ft | 4 |
| Cedar Lake | 30.9 mi | Manitowoc | A | - | 0 |
| Cedar Springs Lake | 31.6 mi | Waushara | A | - | 0 |
| Long Lake | 31.8 mi | Waushara | A | 71 ft | 4 |
| Little Elkhart Lake | 32 mi | Sheboygan | A | 25 ft | 3 |
| Round Lake | 32.1 mi | Waushara | A | - | 4 |
| Big Hills Lake | 32.1 mi | Waushara | A | - | 0 |
| Spring Lake | 32.3 mi | Manitowoc | A | 23 ft | 4 |
| Kusel Lake | 32.6 mi | Waushara | A | 29 ft | 4 |
| Unnamed Lake | 32.9 mi | Waushara | A | - | 0 |
| Little Hills Lake | 33.1 mi | Waushara | A | 20 ft | 5 |
| Spencer Lake | 33.3 mi | Waupaca | A | 53 ft | 5 |
| Bear Lake | 33.3 mi | Waupaca | A | 62 ft | 3 |
| John'S Lake | 33.3 mi | Waushara | A | 41 ft | 3 |
| Pigeon Lake | 33.4 mi | Manitowoc | A | 62 ft | 4 |
| Lake Morris | 33.6 mi | Waushara | A | 40 ft | 3 |
| Gilbert Lake | 33.7 mi | Waushara | A | 65 ft | 5 |
| Pine Lake | 33.8 mi | Waushara | A | 48 ft | 3 |
| Silver Lake | 34 mi | Waushara | A | 50 ft | 4 |
| Porters Lake | 34.2 mi | Waushara | A | - | 3 |
| Forest Lake | 34.3 mi | Fond du Lac | A | 32 ft | 4 |
| Silver Lake | 34.5 mi | Waushara | A | 56 ft | 4 |
| Shadow Lake | 34.9 mi | Waupaca | A | 41 ft | 4 |
| Oneida Lake | 34.9 mi | Outagamie | A | - | 0 |
| Mirror Lake | 35 mi | Waupaca | A | 43 ft | 4 |
| White River Flowage Lake | 35.4 mi | Waushara | A | 20 ft | 3 |
| Bass Lake | 35.7 mi | Waupaca | A | - | 0 |
| Old Taylor Lake | 35.8 mi | Waupaca | A | 17 ft | 1 |
| Bughs Lake | 35.9 mi | Waushara | A | - | 4 |
| Stratton Lake | 36.7 mi | Waupaca | A | 42 ft | 4 |
| Taylor Lake | 36.9 mi | Waupaca | A | 58 ft | 6 |
| Otter Lake | 37.1 mi | Waupaca | A | 40 ft | 4 |
| Lake Ellen | 37.2 mi | Sheboygan | A | 42 ft | 4 |
| Mccrossen Lake | 37.2 mi | Waupaca | A | 75 ft | 7 |
| Sandy Lake | 37.6 mi | Marquette | A | - | 0 |
| Columbia Lake | 37.7 mi | Waupaca | A | 72 ft | 7 |
| Long Lake | 37.8 mi | Waupaca | A | 76 ft | 7 |
| Round Lake | 37.8 mi | Waupaca | A | 67 ft | 8 |
| Tuttle Lake | 37.8 mi | Marquette | A | 33 ft | 3 |
| Beasley Lake | 38 mi | Waupaca | A | 47 ft | 6 |
| Marl Lake | 38.2 mi | Waupaca | A | 59 ft | 5 |
| Pope Lake | 38.4 mi | Waupaca | A | 40 ft | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Oshkosh?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 50 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Oshkosh for fishing?
41 lakes near Oshkosh have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 13 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.