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 B. Mole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mole Lake | 23.7 mi | Forest | A | 17 ft | 4 |
| Bug Lake | 28.6 mi | Forest | A | - | 0 |
| Devil'S Lake | 28.6 mi | Forest | A | - | 0 |
| Moon Lake Central Basin; Watersmeet Township | 38.3 mi | Gogebic | A | - | 0 |
| Duck Lake North Basin; Watersmeet Township | 41.1 mi | Gogebic | A | - | 16 |
| Long Lake | 41.9 mi | Gogebic | A | - | 40 |
| Langford Lake | 44.2 mi | Gogebic | A | - | 0 |
| Cloud Lake | 49 mi | Forest | A | 25 ft | 2 |
| King Lake | 50 mi | Marinette | A | 70 ft | 2 |
| Bass Lake | 1.9 mi | Oneida | B | 20 ft | 6 |
| Lake Julia | 1.9 mi | Oneida | B | 19 ft | 6 |
| Lake Thompson | 4 mi | Oneida | B | 30 ft | 6 |
| Velvet Lake | 4.3 mi | Oneida | B | 16 ft | 3 |
| George Lake | 4.3 mi | Oneida | B | 26 ft | 6 |
| Flannery Lake | 4.6 mi | Oneida | B | 35 ft | 2 |
| Crescent Lake | 5.6 mi | Oneida | B | - | 0 |
| Mildred Lake | 6.1 mi | Oneida | B | 45 ft | 4 |
| Washburn Lake | 7.1 mi | Oneida | B | 27 ft | 2 |
| Squash Lake | 7.5 mi | Oneida | B | 74 ft | 6 |
| Nose Lake | 8 mi | Oneida | B | 16 ft | 2 |
| Tom Doyle Lake | 9.7 mi | Oneida | B | 30 ft | 6 |
| Alva Lake | 10 mi | Oneida | B | 43 ft | 5 |
| Oneida Lake | 10.5 mi | Oneida | B | 34 ft | 6 |
| Two Sisters Lake | 10.8 mi | Oneida | B | - | 0 |
| Stella Lake | 12 mi | Oneida | B | 22 ft | 6 |
| Manson Lake | 12.1 mi | Oneida | B | 54 ft | 6 |
| Oscar Jenny Lake | 12.4 mi | Oneida | B | 24 ft | 3 |
| Sugar Camp Lake | 12.5 mi | Oneida | B | - | 0 |
| Deep Hole Lake | 12.6 mi | Oneida | B | - | 0 |
| Indian Lake | 13.3 mi | Oneida | B | 26 ft | 6 |
| Spur Lake | 13.7 mi | Oneida | B | 3 ft | 2 |
| Lake Buteau | 13.9 mi | Lincoln | B | 50 ft | 3 |
| Little Bearskin Lake | 14.4 mi | Oneida | B | 27 ft | 5 |
| Pickerel Lake | 14.6 mi | Lincoln | B | 14 ft | 3 |
| Bearskin Lake | 14.6 mi | Oneida | B | 26 ft | 6 |
| Long Lake | 14.7 mi | Lincoln | B | 64 ft | 4 |
| Seven Island Lake | 14.7 mi | Lincoln | B | 31 ft | 5 |
| Bass Lake | 14.8 mi | Lincoln | B | 40 ft | 4 |
| Hasbrook Lake | 16.1 mi | Oneida | B | 50 ft | 5 |
| Clear Lake | 16.6 mi | Lincoln | B | 45 ft | 4 |
| Maple Lake | 16.7 mi | Oneida | B | 15 ft | 5 |
| Halfmoon Lake | 17.2 mi | Lincoln | B | 14 ft | 3 |
| Moccasin Lake | 17.4 mi | Oneida | B | 19 ft | 5 |
| Spirit Lake | 17.6 mi | Oneida | B | 39 ft | 6 |
| Clearwater Lake | 17.9 mi | Oneida | B | 48 ft | 6 |
| Lee Lake | 18.1 mi | Oneida | B | 44 ft | 3 |
| Mcdonald Lake | 18.4 mi | Vilas | B | - | 0 |
| Clear Lake | 18.7 mi | Oneida | B | 95 ft | 6 |
| Virgin Lake | 18.7 mi | Oneida | B | 31 ft | 6 |
| Alma Lake | 18.8 mi | Vilas | B | 18 ft | 5 |
Top-Rated Lakes Near Rhinelander
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Rhinelander?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. 9 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Rhinelander for fishing?
41 lakes near Rhinelander have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 24 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.