Best Lakes for Swimming Near Rhinelander
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Rhinelander, 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 | Lake Julia | Oneida | A | 1.9 mi | 30.3 ft | 19 ft |
| 2 | Hanson Lake | Oneida | A | 1.9 mi | 41.3 ft | 23 ft |
| 3 | Townline Lake | Oneida | A | 2.6 mi | 26.2 ft | 25 ft |
| 4 | Deep Hole Lake | Oneida | A | 3.1 mi | 45.9 ft | 24 ft |
| 5 | Velvet Lake | Oneida | A | 4.3 mi | 41 ft | - |
| 6 | Flannery Lake | Oneida | A | 4.6 mi | 47.6 ft | 35 ft |
| 7 | Emma Lake | Oneida | A | 5.3 mi | 18.9 ft | 17 ft |
| 8 | Unnamed Lake | Oneida | A | 5.5 mi | 35.7 ft | - |
| 9 | Crescent Lake | Oneida | A | 5.6 mi | 45.9 ft | - |
| 10 | Crystal Lake | Oneida | A | 6.1 mi | 82 ft | 43 ft |
| 11 | Mildred Lake | Oneida | A | 6.1 mi | 62.3 ft | 45 ft |
| 12 | Hilderbrand Lake | Lincoln | A | 6.2 mi | 41.8 ft | 24 ft |
| 13 | Snowden Lake | Oneida | A | 6.6 mi | 23 ft | - |
| 14 | Rhinelander Flowage Lake | Oneida | A | 7.1 mi | 17.2 ft | - |
| 15 | Washburn Lake | Oneida | A | 7.1 mi | 23.8 ft | 27 ft |
| 16 | Squash Lake | Oneida | A | 7.5 mi | 55.8 ft | 74 ft |
| 17 | Clear Lake Sec. 24 T37n R7e | Oneida | A | 7.6 mi | 31 ft | - |
| 18 | Clear Lake | Oneida | A | 7.7 mi | 29.5 ft | 15 ft |
| 19 | Hodag Lake | Oneida | A | 7.7 mi | 34.9 ft | 20 ft |
| 20 | Nose Lake | Oneida | A | 8 mi | 39.4 ft | - |
| 21 | Hilts Lake | Lincoln | A | 8.2 mi | 45.9 ft | 64 ft |
| 22 | Unnamed Lake -Deep Hole | Oneida | A | 8.4 mi | 18.8 ft | - |
| 23 | Timber Lake | Oneida | A | 9.5 mi | 31.2 ft | 28 ft |
| 24 | Tom Doyle Lake | Oneida | A | 9.7 mi | 22.1 ft | 30 ft |
| 25 | Alva Lake | Oneida | A | 10 mi | 62.8 ft | 43 ft |
| 26 | East Horsehead Lake | Oneida | A | 10.6 mi | 45.9 ft | 27 ft |
| 27 | Two Sisters Lake | Oneida | A | 10.8 mi | 64.1 ft | - |
| 28 | Hawk Lake | Oneida | A | 10.8 mi | 23 ft | 27 ft |
| 29 | Long Lake | Oneida | A | 11 mi | 36.9 ft | 31 ft |
| 30 | West Horsehead Lake | Oneida | A | 11 mi | 31.2 ft | 23 ft |