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1. Elkhart Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beaver Dam Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Big Green Lake

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4. Castle Rock Lake

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5. Crystal Lake

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6. Delavan Lake

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7. Eagle Lake

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8. Fox Lake

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9. Jordan Lake, Wisconsin

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10. Lake Butte des Morts

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11. Lake DuBay

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12. Lake Geneva

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13. Lake Michigan

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14. Lake Ripley

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15. Lake Winnebago

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16. Lake Winneconne

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17. Little Cedar Lake

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18. Pike Lake

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19. Powers Lake

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20. Poygan Lake

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21. Puckaway Lake

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22. Rush Lake, Wisconsin

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23. Shawano Lake

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24. Sinissippi Lake

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25. Yahara Chain of Lakes

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Wisconsin is home to 15,000 breathtakingly beautiful lakes that offer thousands of miles of scenic shoreline.

  • Many lakes are natural and were created as a result of the retreating ice after the last ice age.
  • Some were formed by impounding rivers and creating dams, and some are shallow and great for fishing while others are large and fantastic for boating and water sports.
  • All Wisconsin lakes are a fisherman’s delight, surrounded by marshes or forests with lovely scenic hiking trails perfect for a day trip.
  • While some lakes have been considerably developed over the last two centuries, others are still fairly wild and unspoiled, protected in the numerous parks and reserves, and full of birds and other wildlife.
  • You can purchase your fishing license here.

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