Best Lakes for Boating Near Rhinelander
Wisconsin
5 boating lakes within driving distance of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and boating-specific filters. Filtered for at least 100 acres and public access. The largest lakes with boat-worthy water are listed first.
A moderate cluster of 5 graded lakes lies within reach of Rhinelander, averaging a grade of A. Townsend Flowage Lake (A) is the cleanest of the set.
Filtered for boating, the nearby-lake list narrows further. boating-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend Flowage Lake | Oconto | A | 44.6 mi | - | - |
| 2 | Maple Lake | Oneida | A | 16.7 mi | 12.5 ft | - |
| 3 | Myrtle Lake | Vilas | A | 30.9 mi | 10.2 ft | - |
| 4 | Fishtrap Lake | Vilas | A | 35.6 mi | 12.2 ft | - |
| 5 | Little Rice Lake | Forest | B | 19.5 mi | - | - |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.