I've been on the hunt for solid paddle boarding spots that aren't too far from Milwaukee.
We tried the pond at Veterans Park on the lakefront in Milwaukee, but I was so worried about falling in the water (it's not clean...at all) that I didn't enjoy it.
We tried Pewaukee Lake, but there was a bit too much motor boat action to enjoy paddle boarding.
I was flummoxed, until I spoke to someone who lives in Delafield. She recommended Lower Nemahbin Lake.
Yahtzee!
With free parking and easy access to a kayak/paddle board dedicated dock, Lower Nemahbin Lake is the perfect lake for us! Clean lake water flanked by lush green without too much motor boat activity (it isn't a wake-free lake but boaters are respectful and aren't abundant), we couldn't ask for a better location for paddle boarding.
It has an anchored dock in the middle of the lake that we love paddling out to for an afternoon picnic on the lake (and to let the kiddo get some dock jumping/swimming in).
It's also kinda fun to paddle under the overpass. Last time we went through, we were able to see a birds nest with peeping baby birds.
All in all, a great spot to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon.
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