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Wisconsin Lake Country provides some of the most beautiful lakes in Southeastern Wisconsin. What lake has the best personality for you?
| Lake | Acres | Clarity | Personality | |
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Ashippun |
94 | Moderately Clear | Scenic, natural shoreline. Neighborhood feel; Mix of larger homes and cottages. Public boat ramp | |
Beaver |
316 | Excellent | Upscale; quiet. Know for its turquoise color water and pristine shoreline. Magnificent estates. Carry-in boat access only. | |
Blue Spring |
136 | Moderately Clear | Blue Spring Lake is a 136 acre lake located in Jefferson County. | |
Eagle Spring |
310 | Moderately Clear | Quiet and scenic. Notable fishing near the island. Public boat ramp & parking. | |
Deneveu |
80 | Moderately Clear | This private lake is a hidden treasure located in Fond Du Lac county. | |
Fowler |
78 | Good | City lake, yet quiet and scenic. Two-mile walking/biking bath around the lake. Public boat ramp and city park. | |
Geneva |
5401 | Very Clear | Geneva Lake is a 5401 acre lake located in Walworth County. | |
Golden |
258 | Good | A hidden treasure located just on the Waukesha /Jefferson county line. Public boat ramp. | |
Hunters |
65 | Good | Perfect private lake for a quiet getaway from one of the areas finest subdivisions- The Preserve at Hunters Lake. | |
Keesus |
227 | Good | Private up north feel. Strong lake community. Cottages, updated homes and new construction dot the shoreline. Public ramp. | |
Lac La Belle |
1,117 | Very clear | Strong sense of community.Becoming premier area. Public boat ramps; city beach. | |
Lauderdale Lakes |
730+ | Clear | Walworth County – Chain of Lakes; these 3 lakes bring variety to lake living. Public boat ramps. 2 large channels. | |
Lower Genesee |
62 | Excellent | Private Feel. Just south of Middle Genesee it offers the same “up north” feel with is quaint cottages and larger east shore lots. |
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Lower Nashotah |
90 | Excellent | Private. Carry-in boat access only. One of few supporting trout. Exclusive lake with up north feel. | |
Lower Nemahbin |
271 | Very good | Tranquil fisherman’s spot. Access same as Upper with an additional carry-in access. Sandy shorelines. | |
Lower Phantom |
433 | Clear | Mostly shallow waters with large marsh area. Access to Upper Phantom. Public boat ramp & parking | |
Middle Genesee |
93 | Excellent | Largest of the Genesee Lakes this lake offers peaceful serenity and a “Up North” feel with large lake parcels. | |
Moose |
81 | Excellent | Neighborhood feel; mix of larger new homes and quaint summer cottages. No public boat access. | |
Nagawicka |
957 | Good | Active with state park on its eastern shore creating picturesque border. Heavily used. 2 public boat ramps. | |
North |
437 | Very good clarity | Quiet; “up north” ambiance; exclusive. Larger parcels and great sense of community. No public boat access. | |
Oconomowoc |
767 | Very clear | Exclusive; upper-income residences dominant; social activities through the Oconomowoc Club. No public boat access, but boaters can gain access via a ramp on the Oconomowoc River. | |
Okauchee |
1,187 | Good | Active, social environment. Offering restaurants and social events. Public boat ramps. | |
Pewaukee |
2,493 | Good | Active; social; heavy public use. Lake Country’s largest and most popular lake. 2 public boat ramps and carry-in access. | |
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Phantom |
110 | Moderately Clear | Channel access to Lower Phantom. Public boat ramp & parking on Lower Phantom. | |
Pine |
703 | Very clear | Private feel; large, gracious estates; elegant. Newly acquired public boat launch. Surrounded by mature tree shoreline. | |
Potter |
155 | Low | Great sense of community; social. Public boat launch. | |
Pretty Lake |
54 | Excellent | A great feel of small town community and year round lake homes. Good fishing and public boat ramp. | |
Rock Lake |
1365 | Moderately clear |
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Silver |
222 | Excellent | Waukesha County – Undisturbed feel; unbuildable southwest quarter sustains sense of privacy; weekend restrictions. One public boat ramp. | |
Upper Genesee |
37 | Excellent | Private feel. Non-motorized and quiet. Great for your canoe and has terrific fishing. Carry on access only. | |
Upper Nashotah |
133 | Excellent | Very exclusive; majority ownership held by Nashotah House; few homes; Larger wooded parcels. Carry-in boat access only. | |
Upper Nemahbin |
283 | Very good | Scenic; natural shoreline gives “north woods” feel. Boat ramp on channel between Upper & Lower Nemahbin. | |
Waterville |
68 | Average | Private offering “Subdivision” type lake living with larger homes and well manicured mature lots. Good swimming & boating. |
Find additional lake information on the lakes listed above and lakes all over the state of Wisconsin at http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/
The lake information contained above is for informational purposes only. Any information being used should personally verify same. Information that should be independently verified and confirmed includes but is not limited to total acreage figures, surface area, depths, clarity, boat launches, permissible activities, restrictions, and all other relevant information to make an informed decision.
