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. Lake Julia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Julia | 1.9 mi | Oneida | A | 19 ft | 6 |
| Hanson Lake | 1.9 mi | Oneida | A | 23 ft | 3 |
| Townline Lake | 2.6 mi | Oneida | A | 25 ft | 2 |
| Deep Hole Lake | 3.1 mi | Oneida | A | 24 ft | 3 |
| Velvet Lake | 4.3 mi | Oneida | A | - | 3 |
| Flannery Lake | 4.6 mi | Oneida | A | 35 ft | 2 |
| Emma Lake | 5.3 mi | Oneida | A | 17 ft | 5 |
| Unnamed Lake | 5.5 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Crescent Lake | 5.6 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Crystal Lake | 6.1 mi | Oneida | A | 43 ft | 2 |
| Mildred Lake | 6.1 mi | Oneida | A | 45 ft | 4 |
| Hilderbrand Lake | 6.2 mi | Lincoln | A | 24 ft | 3 |
| Snowden Lake | 6.6 mi | Oneida | A | - | 4 |
| Rhinelander Flowage Lake | 7.1 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Washburn Lake | 7.1 mi | Oneida | A | 27 ft | 2 |
| Squash Lake | 7.5 mi | Oneida | A | 74 ft | 6 |
| Clear Lake Sec. 24 T37n R7e | 7.6 mi | Oneida | A | - | 2 |
| Clear Lake | 7.7 mi | Oneida | A | 15 ft | 2 |
| Hodag Lake | 7.7 mi | Oneida | A | 20 ft | 3 |
| Nose Lake | 8 mi | Oneida | A | - | 2 |
| Hilts Lake | 8.2 mi | Lincoln | A | 64 ft | 3 |
| Unnamed Lake -Deep Hole | 8.4 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Timber Lake | 9.5 mi | Oneida | A | 28 ft | 2 |
| Tom Doyle Lake | 9.7 mi | Oneida | A | 30 ft | 6 |
| Alva Lake | 10 mi | Oneida | A | 43 ft | 5 |
| East Horsehead Lake | 10.6 mi | Oneida | A | 27 ft | 5 |
| Two Sisters Lake | 10.8 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Hawk Lake | 10.8 mi | Oneida | A | 27 ft | 0 |
| Long Lake | 11 mi | Oneida | A | 31 ft | 2 |
| West Horsehead Lake | 11 mi | Oneida | A | 23 ft | 5 |
| Long Lake | 11.1 mi | Oneida | A | 58 ft | 4 |
| Muskellunge Lake | 11.6 mi | Oneida | A | 24 ft | 5 |
| Bass Lake | 11.7 mi | Oneida | A | - | 2 |
| Stella Lake | 12 mi | Oneida | A | 22 ft | 6 |
| Manson Lake | 12.1 mi | Oneida | A | 54 ft | 6 |
| Oscar Jenny Lake | 12.4 mi | Oneida | A | 24 ft | 3 |
| Sugar Camp Lake | 12.5 mi | Oneida | A | - | 0 |
| Mars Lake | 12.6 mi | Oneida | A | 24 ft | 4 |
| Indian Lake | 13.2 mi | Oneida | A | 26 ft | 6 |
| Birch Lake | 13.4 mi | Oneida | A | 27 ft | 5 |
| Wind Pudding Lake | 13.4 mi | Oneida | A | 35 ft | 2 |
| Pelican Lake | 13.5 mi | Oneida | A | 39 ft | 6 |
| 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 |
| Thunder Lake | 14.1 mi | Oneida | A | 9 ft | 4 |
| Clara Lake-Deep Hole | 14.2 mi | Lincoln | A | 50 ft | 2 |
| Long Lake | 14.7 mi | Lincoln | A | 64 ft | 4 |
| Seven Island Lake | 14.7 mi | Lincoln | A | 31 ft | 5 |
| Bass Lake | 14.8 mi | Lincoln | A | 40 ft | 4 |
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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?
43 lakes near Rhinelander 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.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.