Best Lakes Near Rhinelander, WI
50 lakes within 50 miles of Rhinelander ranked by water quality grade.
Rhinelander sits in a lake-rich part of the upper Midwest: 50 graded lakes within reach, average grade A. Mildred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Lake | 6.1 mi | Oneida | A | 45 ft | 4 |
| Squash Lake | 7.5 mi | Oneida | A | 74 ft | 6 |
| Alva Lake | 10 mi | Oneida | A | 43 ft | 5 |
| Two Sisters Lake | 10.8 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Sugar Camp Lake | 12.5 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Wind Pudding Lake | 13.4 mi | Oneida | A | 35 ft | 2 |
| Mary Lake | 13.8 mi | Lincoln | A | 42 ft | 1 |
| Hodstradt Lake | 13.8 mi | Oneida | A | 36 ft | 4 |
| Lake Buteau | 13.9 mi | Lincoln | A | 50 ft | 3 |
| Clara Lake-Deep Hole | 14.2 mi | Lincoln | A | 50 ft | 2 |
| Dorothy Lake | 15.1 mi | Oneida | A | 35 ft | 5 |
| Hasbrook Lake | 16.1 mi | Oneida | A | 50 ft | 5 |
| Bird Lake | 16.4 mi | Oneida | A | 40 ft | 4 |
| Clear Lake | 16.6 mi | Lincoln | A | 45 ft | 4 |
| Clearwater Lake | 17.9 mi | Oneida | A | 48 ft | 6 |
| Lee Lake | 18.1 mi | Oneida | A | 44 ft | 3 |
| Buffalo Lake | 18.3 mi | Oneida | A | 27 ft | 4 |
| Clear Lake | 18.7 mi | Oneida | A | 95 ft | 6 |
| Upper Kaubashine Lake | 19.1 mi | Oneida | A | 56 ft | 6 |
| Hemlock Lake | 20.2 mi | Oneida | A | 25 ft | 3 |
| Sunset Lake | 20.2 mi | Vilas | A | 30 ft | 6 |
| Bolger Lake | 20.5 mi | Oneida | A | 45 ft | 5 |
| Perch Lake | 20.8 mi | Oneida | A | 56 ft | 2 |
| Blue Lake | 21.6 mi | Oneida | A | 49 ft | 4 |
| Greater Bass Lake | 22.2 mi | Langlade | A | 25 ft | 6 |
| Tambling Lake | 23.6 mi | Vilas | A | 11 ft | 4 |
| Adams Lake | 24.1 mi | Vilas | A | - | 2 |
| Perch Lake | 24.4 mi | Langlade | A | 21 ft | 3 |
| Roach Lake | 24.5 mi | Vilas | A | 48 ft | 2 |
| Mercer Lake | 25.1 mi | Oneida | A | 23 ft | 6 |
| Lake Metonga | 25.5 mi | Forest | A | 79 ft | 5 |
| Razorback Lake | 26.7 mi | Vilas | A | 35 ft | 6 |
| Franklin Lake | 27 mi | Oneida | A | 25 ft | 5 |
| Little Spider Lake | 27.1 mi | Vilas | A | 23 ft | 5 |
| Crystal Bog Lake | 27.3 mi | Vilas | A | 8 ft | 0 |
| Blueberry Lake | 27.7 mi | Vilas | A | - | 0 |
| Butternut Lake | 28.3 mi | Forest | A | 42 ft | 4 |
| Bug Lake | 28.6 mi | Forest | A | - | 0 |
| Little Rock Lake | 28.6 mi | Vilas | A | - | 0 |
| Lake Lucerne | 28.7 mi | Forest | A | 73 ft | 6 |
| Plummer Lake | 28.8 mi | Vilas | A | 85 ft | 5 |
| Franklin Lake | 28.8 mi | Forest | A | 46 ft | 5 |
| Stormy Lake | 29.1 mi | Vilas | A | 63 ft | 5 |
| Fence Lake Deep | 29.5 mi | Vilas | A | 86 ft | 7 |
| Ballard Lake | 29.8 mi | Vilas | A | 25 ft | 0 |
| Nebish Lake | 29.8 mi | Vilas | A | 52 ft | 2 |
| White Birch Lake | 29.9 mi | Vilas | A | 27 ft | 5 |
| Little Crawling Stone Lake | 30.8 mi | Vilas | A | 44 ft | 6 |
| Big Twin Lake | 30.9 mi | Langlade | A | 25 ft | 4 |
| Trout Bog Lake | 30.9 mi | Vilas | A | 24 ft | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Rhinelander?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. 50 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Rhinelander for fishing?
42 lakes near Rhinelander have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 22 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.