Wisconsin has over 15,000 lakes, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and multiple sources

. Specifically, the DNR documents about 15,074 lakes that are 2.2 acres or larger in size

. Of these, approximately 6,000 lakes have been named

. This lake count includes natural lakes, ponds, and reservoirs but excludes the Great Lakes (Lake Michigan and Lake Superior)

. In summary:

• Total lakes in Wisconsin: about 15,000+
• Named lakes: about 6,000
• Lakes 2.2 acres or larger: about 15,074

This makes Wisconsin one of the states with the highest number of lakes in the U.S.