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Wisconsin›Biggest lakes›La Crosse County

WI · ranked by public data

Biggest Lakes in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, Ranked

2 La Crosse County lakes cover at least 50 acres, out of 8 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.

  1. 18,391 ac
    8,391 acres

    La Crosse County, WI

    Lake Onalaska

    enhancedDepth mapWater data
    43.91, -91.308,391 acres | 40 ft max7 public access pointsPanfish, Largemouth Bass

    8,391 acres · 40 ft max depth · 7 public landings

  2. 2606 ac
    606 acres

    La Crosse County, WI

    Neshonoc Lake

    enhancedDepth mapStockedDNR impairmentWater data
    43.91, -91.06606 acres | 11 ft max2 public access pointsCatfish, Largemouth Bass

    606 acres · 11 ft max depth · 2 public landings · DNR impairment listed

Methodology

How this list is built

  • Ranked strictly by documented surface acres from DNR lake records.
  • Flowages and reservoirs count — they are lakes in the DNR's books, and some of the state's biggest water is impounded.
  • Lakes without documented acreage are excluded rather than estimated.
  • Lakes under 50 acres — or without documented acreage — are excluded from rankings.
  • Public access is shown for every lake but never affects the ranking.

FAQ

La Crosse County lake records

What is the biggest lake in La Crosse County?

Lake Onalaska — Lake Onalaska in La Crosse County is the biggest lake in La Crosse County, at 8,391 acres.

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Source data: Wisconsin DNR lake and monitoring records as aggregated by LakeList. Figures reflect the most recent documented values, not new surveys — verify access and rules before you go. Lake outlines are shoreline shapes from LakeList and the USGS National Hydrography Dataset; they illustrate a lake's form and are not depth or navigation charts.