Best Lakes for Swimming Near Stevens Point
Wisconsin
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Stevens Point, 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 | Unnamed Lake | Portage | A | 2 mi | - | - |
| 2 | Lake Susan | Portage | A | 2.1 mi | 26.2 ft | 24 ft |
| 3 | Springville Pond | Portage | A | 3.8 mi | 29.5 ft | - |
| 4 | Thomas Lake | Portage | A | 9.7 mi | 49.2 ft | 28 ft |
| 5 | Bear Lake | Portage | A | 10.8 mi | 42.7 ft | 28 ft |
| 6 | South Twin Lake | Portage | A | 11.1 mi | 16.4 ft | 9 ft |
| 7 | Adams Lake | Portage | A | 11.3 mi | 23.8 ft | 44 ft |
| 8 | Lake Emily | Portage | A | 12.4 mi | 36.1 ft | 35 ft |
| 9 | Glisezinski Lake | Portage | A | 12.7 mi | 29.5 ft | - |
| 10 | Ebert Lake | Portage | A | 12.8 mi | 68.9 ft | - |
| 11 | Lake Lime | Portage | A | 13.4 mi | 34.5 ft | 29 ft |
| 12 | Wazeecha Lake | Wood | A | 14.1 mi | 23 ft | 20 ft |
| 13 | Onland Lake | Portage | A | 14.6 mi | 34.5 ft | 28 ft |
| 14 | Sunset Lake | Portage | A | 14.7 mi | 41 ft | 55 ft |
| 15 | Rinehart Lake | Portage | A | 15.1 mi | 57.4 ft | - |
| 16 | Big Bass Lake | Marathon | A | 15.4 mi | 19.7 ft | 13 ft |
| 17 | Wolf Lake | Portage | A | 17.6 mi | 27.9 ft | 17 ft |
| 18 | Lake Helen | Portage | A | 17.6 mi | 25.4 ft | 20 ft |
| 19 | Lake Helen | Portage | A | 17.8 mi | - | 20 ft |
| 20 | Nepco Lake | Wood | A | 18.1 mi | 36.1 ft | 29 ft |
| 21 | Brekke Lake | Waupaca | A | 18.2 mi | - | 25 ft |
| 22 | Pickerel Lake | Portage | A | 18.8 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 23 | Grenlie Lake | Waupaca | A | 19 mi | 49.2 ft | 40 ft |
| 24 | Fountain Lake | Portage | A | 21.3 mi | 72.2 ft | - |
| 25 | Silver Lake | Waupaca | A | 21.8 mi | 23 ft | 17 ft |
| 26 | Iola Lake | Waupaca | A | 22 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 27 | Nutrient Sampling Point Lake | Waupaca | A | 22 mi | 47.6 ft | 33 ft |
| 28 | North Lake | Waupaca | A | 22.2 mi | 41 ft | 33 ft |
| 29 | Plainfield Lake | Waushara | A | 22.4 mi | 28.1 ft | - |
| 30 | Long Lake | Waushara | A | 22.5 mi | 19.7 ft | 14 ft |