Best Lakes Near Wisconsin Dells, WI
50 lakes within 50 miles of Wisconsin Dells ranked by water quality grade.
Within reasonable driving distance of Wisconsin Dells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake | 40.8 mi | Green Lake | A | 236 ft | 7 |
| Fawn Lake | 6.8 mi | Adams | B | - | 0 |
| Jordan Lake | 10 mi | Adams | B | 92 ft | 5 |
| Parker Lake | 12.2 mi | Adams | B | 36 ft | 3 |
| Deep Lake | 12.3 mi | Adams | B | 49 ft | 4 |
| Crooked Lake | 12.7 mi | Adams | B | 56 ft | 3 |
| Goose Lake | 13.5 mi | Adams | B | 18 ft | 3 |
| Wolf Lake | 13.8 mi | Adams | B | 58 ft | 4 |
| Silver Lake West Basin | 15.7 mi | Columbia | B | 42 ft | 5 |
| Silver Lake | 15.8 mi | Columbia | B | 42 ft | 5 |
| Mcginnis Lake | 16.2 mi | Adams | B | 28 ft | 2 |
| Fenner Lake | 18.5 mi | Marquette | B | 18 ft | 3 |
| Patrick Lake | 18.7 mi | Adams | B | 21 ft | 3 |
| Dutch Hollow Lake | 21 mi | Sauk | B | 38 ft | 2 |
| East Twin Lake | 21.5 mi | Marquette | B | 8 ft | 0 |
| Williams Lake | 21.9 mi | Marquette | B | - | 0 |
| Pleasant Lake | 27 mi | Waushara | B | 24 ft | 3 |
| Wood Lake | 27.5 mi | Marquette | B | 53 ft | 4 |
| Arkdale Lake | 28.4 mi | Adams | B | 10.5 ft | 3 |
| White Lake | 28.6 mi | Marquette | B | 60 ft | 4 |
| Big Roche A Cri Lake | 29.7 mi | Adams | B | 20 ft | 4 |
| Lake Sharon | 30.9 mi | Marquette | B | 30 ft | 3 |
| Crystal Lake | 31.4 mi | Marquette | B | 60 ft | 3 |
| Tuttle Lake | 31.7 mi | Marquette | B | 33 ft | 3 |
| Bakkens Pond | 36.1 mi | Sauk | B | - | 0 |
| Pine Lake | 37.1 mi | Waushara | B | 48 ft | 3 |
| White River Flowage Lake | 37.8 mi | Waushara | B | 20 ft | 3 |
| Marl Lake | 38.4 mi | Waushara | B | 35 ft | 3 |
| Lake Sherwood | 39.7 mi | Adams | B | 27 ft | 4 |
| Silver Lake | 39.9 mi | Waushara | B | 56 ft | 4 |
| Camelot Lake | 40.2 mi | Adams | B | 24 ft | 4 |
| Little Hills Lake | 40.2 mi | Waushara | B | 20 ft | 5 |
| Arrowhead Lake | 40.6 mi | Adams | B | 30 ft | 4 |
| Alpine Lake | 41.5 mi | Waushara | B | 18 ft | 0 |
| Porters Lake | 42.4 mi | Waushara | B | 16 ft | 3 |
| Green Lake | 43 mi | Green Lake | B | 236 ft | 7 |
| Lake Wingra | 43.4 mi | Dane | B | 14 ft | 5 |
| Lake Morris | 44.1 mi | Waushara | B | 40 ft | 3 |
| Pearl Lake | 45.5 mi | Waushara | B | 45 ft | 3 |
| Silver Lake | 46.8 mi | Waushara | B | 50 ft | 4 |
| Big Hills Lake | 47 mi | Waushara | B | - | 0 |
| Wilson Lake | 48 mi | Waushara | B | 12 ft | 4 |
| Kusel Lake | 48.1 mi | Waushara | B | 29 ft | 4 |
| Lake Waubesa | 48.4 mi | Dane | B | 38 ft | 7 |
| Black Hawk Lake | 48.9 mi | Iowa | B | 42 ft | 4 |
| Nepco Lake | 49.4 mi | Wood | B | 29 ft | 6 |
| Peppermill Lake | 12.6 mi | Adams | C | 12.5 ft | 4 |
| Lawrence Lake | 20.8 mi | Marquette | C | 14 ft | 4 |
| White Mound Lake | 24.4 mi | Sauk | C | 16 ft | 3 |
| Friendship Lake | 24.4 mi | Adams | C | 15 ft | 4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Wisconsin Dells?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. 1 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Wisconsin Dells for fishing?
44 lakes near Wisconsin Dells have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 9 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.