Best Lakes for Fishing Near Alexandria
Minnesota
30 fishing lakes within driving distance of Alexandria, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and fishing-specific filters. Filtered for documented fish species (3+) and public access. Ranked by water quality and species diversity.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowdry Lake | Douglas | A | 2.2 mi | 17 ft | 52 ft |
| 2 | Latoka Lake | Douglas | A | 2.9 mi | 19 ft | 108 ft |
| 3 | Carlos Lake | Douglas | A | 4.7 mi | 17.2 ft | 163 ft |
| 4 | Mina Lake | Douglas | A | 4.8 mi | 16 ft | 123 ft |
| 5 | Ida Lake | Douglas | A | 7.8 mi | 16.5 ft | 106 ft |
| 6 | Miltona Lake | Douglas | A | 10.7 mi | 18.8 ft | 105 ft |
| 7 | Chippewa Lake | Douglas | A | 10.8 mi | 15.1 ft | 95 ft |
| 8 | Moon Lake | Douglas | A | 11.2 mi | 20 ft | 38 ft |
| 9 | Whiskey Lake | Douglas | A | 11.3 mi | 18.8 ft | 46 ft |
| 10 | Moses Lake | Douglas | A | 16 mi | 16.2 ft | 32 ft |
| 11 | Eagle Lake | Otter Tail | A | 24.8 mi | 22.6 ft | 46 ft |
| 12 | Stuart Lake | Otter Tail | A | 28.9 mi | 16.1 ft | 49 ft |
| 13 | Unnamed Lake | Otter Tail | A | 31 mi | 15.1 ft | 95 ft |
| 14 | West Battle Lake | Otter Tail | A | 31.2 mi | 18.2 ft | 108 ft |
| 15 | Mons Lake | Todd | A | 32.2 mi | 15.4 ft | 80 ft |
| 16 | Elbow Lake | Otter Tail | A | 33.3 mi | 18.5 ft | 46 ft |
| 17 | Pine Lake | Morrison | A | 36 mi | 15.1 ft | 59 ft |
| 18 | Cedar Lake | Morrison | A | 36.3 mi | 16.4 ft | 88 ft |
| 19 | Alexander Lake | Morrison | A | 45.9 mi | 16.5 ft | 64 ft |
| 20 | George Lake | Kandiyohi | A | 48.3 mi | 15 ft | 34 ft |
| 21 | Jewett Lake | Otter Tail | A | 48.5 mi | 17.1 ft | 75 ft |
| 22 | Star Lake | Otter Tail | A | 49.6 mi | 16.7 ft | 94 ft |
| 23 | Burgen Lake | Douglas | A | 3.3 mi | 12 ft | 43 ft |
| 24 | Brophy Lake | Douglas | A | 3.5 mi | 14.4 ft | 44 ft |
| 25 | Louise Lake | Douglas | A | 3.5 mi | 14.5 ft | 33 ft |
| 26 | Andrew Lake | Douglas | A | 4.8 mi | 13.9 ft | 83 ft |
| 27 | Maple Lake | Douglas | A | 7.5 mi | 13.7 ft | 78 ft |
| 28 | Blackwell Lake | Douglas | A | 9.4 mi | 11.5 ft | 42 ft |
| 29 | Vermont Lake | Douglas | A | 13.8 mi | 14.3 ft | 59 ft |
| 30 | Signalness Lake | Pope | A | 24.8 mi | 10.7 ft | 14 ft |