The State of Wisconsin has a total of 15,000 manmade and natural lakes within it. So if you are thinking of buying a Wisconsin Lake home as you will soon discover there are plenty to select from. So much so you may find yourself having problems deciding which one is right for you. However, the first decision you need to make is whether you want a lake home that is right in the heart of everything or one that allows you to get away from it all. In this article we take a look at some of the lakes where Wisconsin lake homes are available for purchase.

Lake Michigan - This has over 1,600 miles of shoreline and around 12 million people live along these. The cities of Milwaukee, Appleton and Green Bay are situated on this lakes shores and often the property available here is among the most expensive. In some cases Wisconsin lake homes and cottages for sale here are sold for more than $3 million.

Lake Winnebago - The third largest freshwater lake in the USA as well as being the largest in Wisconsin. Along its shores are situated the towns of Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Neenah and Menasha. Again there is a wide array of properties available for sale on its shoreline but although cheaper than those at Lake Michigan some still cost more than $1 million.

Lake Pepin - The properties for sale around this lake shoreline tend to be some of the least expensive you will find today. It is not just one of Wisconsin's smallest lakes (covers only 40 square miles) but is also one of the least deep (maximum depth 18 feet). Because it is a very quiet area the costs of Wisconsin lake homes that come available for sale range from around $80,000 to $300,000.

Lake Pentenwell - This is second biggest of all the lakes in Wisconsin and covers a total area of 24,000 acres. Along its shoreline are dotted many small villages and towns and good waterfront properties here cost on average around $260,000.

Lake Chippewa - Another one of the large lakes in Wisconsin which covers an area totaling 15,000 acres and situated in the states Northwood's. Most properties on the lakes shoreline are available for sale in Hayward and you can expect to pay anything from $300,000 to $1.5 million for one.

Big Green Lake - Situated in Green Lake County, this is the deepest of all the lakes in Wisconsin where it goes down to a depth of 237 feet in some parts. Because the fishing here is so spectacular and there are few Wisconsin lake homes located on its shores the price of property is very high, plus they are highly sought after. The costs of Wisconsin lake homes if you are able to find one for sale here range from $700,000 to $2 million.