Best Lakes for Swimming Near Oshkosh
Wisconsin
13 swimming lakes within driving distance of Oshkosh, 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 | De Neveu Lake | Fond du Lac | A | 21.6 mi | 39.4 ft | 67 ft |
| 2 | Big Twin Lake | Green Lake | A | 27.1 mi | 23 ft | - |
| 3 | Pearl Lake | Waushara | A | 28.9 mi | 65.6 ft | 45 ft |
| 4 | Elkhart Lake | Sheboygan | A | 29.2 mi | 35.3 ft | 119 ft |
| 5 | Wilke Lake | Manitowoc | A | 29.2 mi | 23 ft | 21 ft |
| 6 | Shoe Lake | Manitowoc | A | 28.1 mi | 23 ft | 34 ft |
| 7 | Rush Lake | Winnebago | B | 14.4 mi | 10.7 ft | - |
| 8 | Wolf Lake | Fond du Lac | B | 20 mi | 18 ft | 47 ft |
| 9 | Green Lake | Green Lake | B | 24.4 mi | - | - |
| 10 | Green Lake | Green Lake | B | 24.5 mi | 13.3 ft | 236 ft |
| 11 | Green Lake | Green Lake | B | 27.1 mi | 13 ft | 236 ft |
| 12 | Green Lake East Basin | Green Lake | B | 24.5 mi | 11.8 ft | 236 ft |
| 13 | Green Lake | Green Lake | B | 29 mi | 14.1 ft | 236 ft |