Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Wausau
Wisconsin
30 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Wausau, Wisconsin, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bass Lake | Marathon | A | 19 mi | 19.7 ft | 13 ft |
| 2 | Glisezinski Lake | Portage | A | 22.2 mi | 29.5 ft | - |
| 3 | South Twin Lake | Portage | A | 24.6 mi | 16.4 ft | 9 ft |
| 4 | Lake Helen | Portage | A | 30.2 mi | - | 20 ft |
| 5 | Lake Helen | Portage | A | 30.4 mi | 25.4 ft | 20 ft |
| 6 | Lower Clear Lake | Langlade | A | 32.2 mi | 39.4 ft | 21 ft |
| 7 | Bass Lake | Lincoln | A | 33.2 mi | 41 ft | 40 ft |
| 8 | Long Lake | Lincoln | A | 33.3 mi | 47.7 ft | 64 ft |
| 9 | Seven Island Lake | Lincoln | A | 33.3 mi | 45.9 ft | 31 ft |
| 10 | Sunset Lake | Portage | A | 33.5 mi | 41 ft | 55 ft |
| 11 | Lake Buteau | Lincoln | A | 34.1 mi | 63.7 ft | 50 ft |
| 12 | Muellers Lake | Langlade | A | 34.4 mi | 36.1 ft | 34 ft |
| 13 | Greater Bass Lake | Langlade | A | 34.7 mi | - | 25 ft |
| 14 | Onland Lake | Portage | A | 34.9 mi | 34.5 ft | 28 ft |
| 15 | Rinehart Lake | Portage | A | 35.2 mi | 57.4 ft | - |
| 16 | Thomas Lake | Portage | A | 35.6 mi | 49.2 ft | 28 ft |
| 17 | Nutrient Sampling Point Lake | Waupaca | A | 36.1 mi | 47.6 ft | 33 ft |
| 18 | North Lake | Waupaca | A | 36.3 mi | 41 ft | 33 ft |
| 19 | Lake Emily | Portage | A | 36.7 mi | 36.1 ft | 35 ft |
| 20 | Lawrence Lake | Langlade | A | 37.8 mi | 26.2 ft | 47 ft |
| 21 | Jersey Flowage Lake | Lincoln | A | 37.8 mi | 18 ft | 20 ft |
| 22 | Adams Lake | Portage | A | 38.1 mi | 23.8 ft | 44 ft |
| 23 | Brekke Lake | Waupaca | A | 38.5 mi | - | 25 ft |
| 24 | Hatch Lake | Waupaca | A | 38.9 mi | 27.6 ft | - |
| 25 | South Harper Lake | Taylor | A | 39 mi | 22.1 ft | 32 ft |
| 26 | Halfmoon Lake | Lincoln | A | 39.1 mi | 23.1 ft | 14 ft |
| 27 | Iola Lake | Waupaca | A | 39.3 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 28 | Lake Lime | Portage | A | 39.7 mi | 34.5 ft | 29 ft |
| 29 | Hilts Lake | Lincoln | A | 39.9 mi | 45.9 ft | 64 ft |
| 30 | Clear Lake | Lincoln | A | 40 mi | 59.1 ft | 45 ft |