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Best Lakes for Swimming Near Wausau

Wisconsin

13 swimming lakes within driving distance of Wausau, 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.

#LakeCountyGradeDistanceClarityDepth
1Big Bass LakeMarathonA19 mi19.7 ft13 ft
2Glisezinski LakePortageA22.2 mi29.5 ft-
3South Twin LakePortageA24.6 mi16.4 ft9 ft
4Unnamed LakePortageA28.3 mi--
5Lake SusanPortageA28.6 mi26.2 ft24 ft
6Unknown LakeShawanoA29 mi16.4 ft-
7Pike LakeMarathonA17.1 mi16.4 ft34 ft
8Lake PesobicLincolnA17.6 mi23 ft-
9Tree LakePortageA26.4 mi24 ft33 ft
10Collins LakePortageA28.6 mi19.4 ft56 ft
11Moose LakeLangladeA29.5 mi32 ft20 ft
12Joanis LakePortageB29.5 mi--
13Jordan PondPortageB27 mi11.5 ft7 ft

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