Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.

1. BLACK EARTH CREEK NR BREWERY RD AT CROSS PLAINS,WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 8 ft³/s
   54°F6.1 mi3 hrs ago
2. BLACK EARTH CK NR TREATMENT PLNT @ CROSS PLAINS,WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 13 ft³/s
   57°F6.4 mi3 hrs ago
3. PHEASANT BRANCH AT MIDDLETON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 18 ft³/s
   70°F7.2 mi3 hrs ago
4. BLACK EARTH CR NR PARK ST BRIDGE @ BLACK EARTH, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   60°F8.5 mi3 hrs ago
5. SPRING HARBOR STORM SEWER AT MADISON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 3 ft³/s
   71°F9.7 mi2 hrs ago
6. LAKE MONONA AT MADISON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   74°F13 mi3 hrs ago
7. BADGER MILL CREEK AT VERONA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 6 ft³/s
   59°F15 mi3 hrs ago
8. SUGAR RIVER NEAR VERONA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 43 ft³/s
   60°F17 mi3 hrs ago

Nearest swimmable spots

Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.

4.7(72)

Lake Mendota

Lake · Wisconsin

Expansive lake with several boat launches & marinas, also popular for winter ice sports.

10 mi from your location

4.7(41)

Lake Wisconsin

Lake · Wisconsin

⛺Camping nearby

Large reservoir offering boating, swimming areas & fishing for walleye, bluegill, bass & more.

13 mi from your location

4.6(25)

Lake Wingra

Lake · Madison, Wisconsin

This small lake in Madison is adjacent to parks & the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum.

13 mi from your location

4.8(114)

Yahara River Parkway

Park · Madison, Wisconsin

Located on the Yahara River, this park offers 7 acres of open green space & areas for fishing.

13 mi from your location

4.7(73)

Lake Monona

Lake · Madison, Wisconsin

3359-acre lake providing multiple boat landings & public beaches, plus catfish, pike & other fish.

14 mi from your location

4.4(1,030)

Lake Kegonsa State Park

State park · Stoughton, Wisconsin

⛺Camping nearby

Picturesque park with prairie, forest & marsh habitats plus a lake for swimming, fishing & boating.

23 mi from your location