Best Lakes Near Alexandria, MN
50 lakes within 50 miles of Alexandria ranked by water quality grade.
Within reasonable driving distance of Alexandria sit 50 graded lakes — a lake-dense area that gives residents real choice on any given weekend. The average grade across the nearby set is A.
The lakes below are sorted by overall letter grade. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowdry Lake | 2.2 mi | Douglas | A | 52 ft | 19 |
| Darling Lake | 2.6 mi | Douglas | A | 62 ft | 19 |
| Geneva Lake | 2.6 mi | Douglas | A | 63 ft | 17 |
| Lottie Lake | 2.6 mi | Douglas | A | 31 ft | 14 |
| Stoney Lake | 2.7 mi | Douglas | A | 58 ft | 10 |
| Latoka Lake | 2.9 mi | Douglas | A | 108 ft | 16 |
| Burgen Lake | 3.3 mi | Douglas | A | 43 ft | 18 |
| North Union Lake | 3.3 mi | Douglas | A | 42 ft | 13 |
| Brophy Lake | 3.5 mi | Douglas | A | 44 ft | 16 |
| Louise Lake | 3.5 mi | Douglas | A | 33 ft | 18 |
| Le Homme Dieu Lake | 3.6 mi | Douglas | A | 85 ft | 20 |
| Andrew Lake | 4.8 mi | Douglas | A | 83 ft | 18 |
| Carlos Lake | 5.3 mi | Douglas | A | 163 ft | 21 |
| Lobster Lake | 7.1 mi | Douglas | A | 65 ft | 18 |
| Mary Lake | 7.1 mi | Douglas | A | 40 ft | 17 |
| Maple Lake | 7.5 mi | Douglas | A | 78 ft | 17 |
| Ida Lake | 7.8 mi | Douglas | A | 106 ft | 19 |
| Crooked Lake | 8.9 mi | Douglas | A | 35 ft | 12 |
| Blackwell Lake | 9.4 mi | Douglas | A | 42 ft | 12 |
| Rachel Lake | 10.1 mi | Douglas | A | 65 ft | 14 |
| Chippewa Lake | 10.8 mi | Douglas | A | 95 ft | 19 |
| Miltona Lake | 10.8 mi | Douglas | A | 105 ft | 19 |
| Moon Lake | 11.2 mi | Douglas | A | 38 ft | 12 |
| South Oscar Lake | 11.4 mi | Douglas | A | - | 0 |
| Vermont Lake | 13.8 mi | Douglas | A | 59 ft | 11 |
| Scandinavian Lake | 16.3 mi | Pope | A | - | 0 |
| Minnewaska Lake | 18 mi | Pope | A | 32 ft | 21 |
| Nelson Lake | 18.9 mi | Otter Tail | A | - | 0 |
| Eagle Lake | 24.8 mi | Otter Tail | A | 46 ft | 10 |
| Signalness Lake | 24.8 mi | Pope | A | 14 ft | 9 |
| Crane Lake | 26.5 mi | Otter Tail | A | 43 ft | 0 |
| Linka Lake | 27.2 mi | Pope | A | 50 ft | 12 |
| Little Birch Lake | 28.9 mi | Todd | A | 89 ft | 20 |
| Stuart Lake | 28.9 mi | Otter Tail | A | 49 ft | 14 |
| Long Lake | 29.1 mi | Otter Tail | A | 88 ft | 1 |
| Clitherall Lake | 29.3 mi | Otter Tail | A | 69 ft | 16 |
| East Battle Lake | 29.7 mi | Otter Tail | A | 87 ft | 16 |
| Scandinavian Lake | 30.1 mi | Pope | A | 49 ft | 15 |
| West Battle Lake | 31.2 mi | Otter Tail | A | 108 ft | 17 |
| Elbow Lake | 33.3 mi | Otter Tail | A | 46 ft | 11 |
| Ten Mile Lake | 33.3 mi | Otter Tail | A | 51 ft | 19 |
| South Turtle Lake | 33.8 mi | Otter Tail | A | 35 ft | 13 |
| Silver Lake | 34 mi | Otter Tail | A | 43 ft | 13 |
| Blanche Lake | 34.8 mi | Otter Tail | A | 64 ft | 4 |
| Pine Lake | 36 mi | Morrison | A | 59 ft | 12 |
| Cedar Lake | 36.3 mi | Morrison | A | 88 ft | 14 |
| West Leaf Lake | 36.6 mi | Otter Tail | A | 55 ft | 18 |
| Round Lake | 37.4 mi | Otter Tail | A | 24 ft | 0 |
| Otter Tail Lake | 37.8 mi | Otter Tail | A | 120 ft | 17 |
| Deer Lake | 37.9 mi | Otter Tail | A | 26 ft | 16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Alexandria?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Alexandria, Minnesota. 50 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Alexandria for fishing?
45 lakes near Alexandria have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 43 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.