Swimmable water near you

Nearest live readings

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

1. MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MILWAUKEE, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 282 ft³/s
   73°F21 mi1 day ago
2. WK-06/19E/31-1301USGS gauge · Wisconsin
   51°F22 mi1 day ago
3. WILSON PARK CREEK @ GMIA OUTFALL 7 @ MILWAUKEE,WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 1 ft³/s
   69°F28 mi1 day ago
4. ROOT RIVER AT 60TH ST NEAR CALEDONIA, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   71°F31 mi1 day ago
5. Root River at W. Eight Mile Rd near Caledonia, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 40 ft³/s
   71°F32 mi1 day ago
6. FOX RIVER NEAR NEW MUNSTER, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 469 ft³/s
   73°F44 mi1 day ago
7. SWAN CREEK AT LALOR ROAD NEAR FITCHBURG, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin · 2 ft³/s
   59°F57 mi1 day ago
8. LAKE MONONA AT MADISON, WIUSGS gauge · Wisconsin
   76°F58 mi1 day ago

Nearest swimmable spots

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

4.5(21)

Silver Lake

Lake · Summit, Wisconsin

Fishing for bass & pike is the main draw at this 217-acre lake with a public boat launch.

16 mi from your location

4.6(1,106)

Milwaukee River Greenway

Park · Shorewood, Wisconsin

🐾Dog-friendly

Restored riverfront area featuring multiuse trails, kayaking, fishing piers & lots of green space.

22 mi from your location

4.7(2,640)

Lake Park

Park · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.

24 mi from your location

4.8(666)

Lakeshore State Park

State park · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.

24 mi from your location