Best Lakes Near Stevens Point, WI
50 lakes within 50 miles of Stevens Point ranked by water quality grade.
Within reasonable driving distance of Stevens Point sit 50 graded lakes — a lake-dense area that gives residents real choice on any given weekend. The average grade across the nearby set is B.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Lake | 45.9 mi | Shawano | A | 13 ft | 2 |
| Mission Lake | 46.7 mi | Shawano | A | 44 ft | 2 |
| Malone Lake | 47.9 mi | Shawano | A | 31 ft | 3 |
| Bealeau Lake | 48.1 mi | Shawano | A | 24 ft | 4 |
| Koonz Lake | 48.4 mi | Shawano | A | 40 ft | 4 |
| Big Lake | 48.5 mi | Shawano | A | - | 0 |
| Springville Pond | 3.8 mi | Portage | B | 10 ft | 3 |
| Lake Emily | 12.4 mi | Portage | B | 35 ft | 5 |
| Glisezinski Lake | 12.7 mi | Portage | B | 11 ft | 3 |
| Collins Lake | 12.7 mi | Portage | B | 56 ft | 4 |
| Onland Lake | 14.6 mi | Portage | B | 28 ft | 3 |
| Sunset Lake | 14.7 mi | Portage | B | 55 ft | 3 |
| Rinehart Lake | 15.1 mi | Portage | B | 27 ft | 3 |
| Big Bass Lake | 15.4 mi | Marathon | B | 13 ft | 3 |
| Lake Helen | 17.6 mi | Portage | B | 20 ft | 3 |
| Tree Lake | 18 mi | Portage | B | 33 ft | 3 |
| Nepco Lake | 18.1 mi | Wood | B | 29 ft | 6 |
| Silver Lake | 21.8 mi | Waupaca | B | 17 ft | 4 |
| Iola Lake | 22 mi | Waupaca | B | 9 ft | 3 |
| Nutrient Sampling Point Lake | 22 mi | Waupaca | B | 33 ft | 4 |
| North Lake | 22.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 33 ft | 4 |
| Hatch Lake | 22.7 mi | Waupaca | B | 12 ft | 3 |
| Pope Lake | 23.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 40 ft | 5 |
| Marl Lake | 23.4 mi | Waupaca | B | 59 ft | 5 |
| Youngs Lake Waupaca Co | 23.4 mi | Waupaca | B | 15 ft | 5 |
| Beasley Lake | 23.6 mi | Waupaca | B | 47 ft | 6 |
| Long Lake | 23.8 mi | Waupaca | B | 76 ft | 7 |
| Camelot Lake | 23.9 mi | Adams | B | 24 ft | 4 |
| Columbia Lake | 23.9 mi | Waupaca | B | 72 ft | 7 |
| Otter Lake | 24.6 mi | Waupaca | B | 40 ft | 4 |
| Lake Sherwood | 24.8 mi | Adams | B | 27 ft | 4 |
| Taylor Lake | 24.8 mi | Waupaca | B | 58 ft | 6 |
| Stratton Lake | 25.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 42 ft | 4 |
| Arrowhead Lake | 25.6 mi | Adams | B | 30 ft | 4 |
| Shadow Lake | 27 mi | Waupaca | B | 41 ft | 4 |
| Mirror Lake | 27.1 mi | Waupaca | B | 43 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | 27.4 mi | Waushara | B | 48 ft | 3 |
| Spencer Lake | 28.3 mi | Waupaca | B | 53 ft | 5 |
| Gilbert Lake | 29.4 mi | Waushara | B | 65 ft | 5 |
| Marl Lake | 30.1 mi | Waushara | B | 35 ft | 3 |
| Silver Lake | 30.4 mi | Waushara | B | 50 ft | 4 |
| Long Lake | 30.9 mi | Waushara | B | 71 ft | 4 |
| Wilson Lake | 31.2 mi | Waushara | B | 12 ft | 4 |
| Kusel Lake | 31.6 mi | Waushara | B | 29 ft | 4 |
| School Section Lake | 31.8 mi | Waupaca | B | 38 ft | 3 |
| Bear Lake | 32.2 mi | Waupaca | B | 62 ft | 3 |
| Big Hills Lake | 32.8 mi | Waushara | B | - | 0 |
| Lake Morris | 33.3 mi | Waushara | B | 40 ft | 3 |
| White Lake | 33.7 mi | Waupaca | B | 10 ft | 5 |
| Porters Lake | 34.2 mi | Waushara | B | 16 ft | 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Stevens Point?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. 6 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Stevens Point for fishing?
48 lakes near Stevens Point have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 12 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.