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 B. Green Lake (A) leads the cluster.
The lakes below are sorted by overall letter grade. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake | 26.9 mi | Green Lake | A | 236 ft | 7 |
| Oneida Lake | 34.9 mi | Outagamie | A | - | 0 |
| Big Cedar Lake-North Site-Near West Bend | 45.3 mi | Washington | A | 105 ft | 4 |
| Big Cedar Lake-South Site-Near West Bend | 47.1 mi | Washington | A | 105 ft | 4 |
| Rush Lake | 15.3 mi | Winnebago | B | 5 ft | 2 |
| Wolf Lake | 20 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 47 ft | 4 |
| De Neveu Lake | 21.6 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 67 ft | 4 |
| Green Lake | 24.4 mi | Green Lake | B | 236 ft | 7 |
| Shoe Lake | 28.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 34 ft | 4 |
| Pearl Lake | 28.9 mi | Waushara | B | 45 ft | 3 |
| Wilke Lake | 29.2 mi | Manitowoc | B | 21 ft | 5 |
| Elkhart Lake | 29.2 mi | Sheboygan | B | 119 ft | 7 |
| White Lake | 30.3 mi | Waupaca | B | 10 ft | 5 |
| Crystal Lake | 30.4 mi | Sheboygan | B | - | 0 |
| Long Lake | 30.6 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 47 ft | 4 |
| Kettle Moraine Lake | 30.6 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 30 ft | 4 |
| Cedar Lake | 30.9 mi | Manitowoc | B | 21 ft | 3 |
| Long Lake | 31.6 mi | Waushara | B | 71 ft | 4 |
| Little Elkhart Lake | 32 mi | Sheboygan | B | 25 ft | 3 |
| Big Hills Lake | 32.1 mi | Waushara | B | - | 0 |
| Spring Lake | 32.3 mi | Manitowoc | B | 23 ft | 4 |
| Alpine Lake | 32.3 mi | Waushara | B | 18 ft | 0 |
| Kusel Lake | 32.6 mi | Waushara | B | 29 ft | 4 |
| Little Hills Lake | 33.1 mi | Waushara | B | 20 ft | 5 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 33.1 mi | Manitowoc | B | 54 ft | 4 |
| Wilson Lake | 33.1 mi | Waushara | B | 12 ft | 4 |
| Spencer Lake | 33.3 mi | Waupaca | B | 53 ft | 5 |
| Bear Lake | 33.3 mi | Waupaca | B | 62 ft | 3 |
| Pigeon Lake | 33.4 mi | Manitowoc | B | 62 ft | 4 |
| Lake Morris | 33.6 mi | Waushara | B | 40 ft | 3 |
| Gilbert Lake | 33.7 mi | Waushara | B | 65 ft | 5 |
| Auburn Lake | 33.8 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 29 ft | 4 |
| Silver Lake | 34 mi | Waushara | B | 56 ft | 4 |
| Porters Lake | 34.2 mi | Waushara | B | 16 ft | 3 |
| Forest Lake | 34.3 mi | Fond du Lac | B | 32 ft | 4 |
| Silver Lake | 34.5 mi | Waushara | B | 50 ft | 4 |
| Shadow Lake | 34.9 mi | Waupaca | B | 41 ft | 4 |
| Mirror Lake | 35 mi | Waupaca | B | 43 ft | 4 |
| White River Flowage Lake | 35.4 mi | Waushara | B | 20 ft | 3 |
| Stratton Lake | 36.7 mi | Waupaca | B | 42 ft | 4 |
| Taylor Lake | 36.9 mi | Waupaca | B | 58 ft | 6 |
| Otter Lake | 37.1 mi | Waupaca | B | 40 ft | 4 |
| Lake Ellen | 37.2 mi | Sheboygan | B | 42 ft | 4 |
| English Lake | 37.6 mi | Manitowoc | B | 85 ft | 4 |
| Columbia Lake | 37.7 mi | Waupaca | B | 72 ft | 7 |
| Long Lake | 37.8 mi | Waupaca | B | 76 ft | 7 |
| Tuttle Lake | 37.8 mi | Marquette | B | 33 ft | 3 |
| Beasley Lake | 38 mi | Waupaca | B | 47 ft | 6 |
| Marl Lake | 38.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 59 ft | 5 |
| Youngs Lake Waupaca Co | 38.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 15 ft | 5 |
Top-Rated Lakes Near Oshkosh
26.9 mi · Green Lake County · Grade A
34.9 mi · Outagamie County · Grade A
45.3 mi · Washington County · Grade A
47.1 mi · Washington County · Grade A
15.3 mi · Winnebago County · Grade B
20 mi · Fond du Lac County · Grade B
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Oshkosh?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 4 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Oshkosh for fishing?
46 lakes near Oshkosh have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 14 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.