Best Lakes for Swimming Near Alexandria
Minnesota
30 swimming lakes within driving distance of Alexandria, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
| # | 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 | Burgen Lake | Douglas | A | 3.3 mi | 12 ft | 43 ft |
| 14 | Brophy Lake | Douglas | A | 3.5 mi | 14.4 ft | 44 ft |
| 15 | Louise Lake | Douglas | A | 3.5 mi | 14.5 ft | 33 ft |
| 16 | Andrew Lake | Douglas | A | 4.8 mi | 13.9 ft | 83 ft |
| 17 | Maple Lake | Douglas | A | 7.5 mi | 13.7 ft | 78 ft |
| 18 | Blackwell Lake | Douglas | A | 9.4 mi | 11.5 ft | 42 ft |
| 19 | South Oscar Lake | Douglas | A | 11.4 mi | 16.7 ft | - |
| 20 | Vermont Lake | Douglas | A | 13.8 mi | 14.3 ft | 59 ft |
| 21 | Signalness Lake | Pope | A | 24.8 mi | 10.7 ft | 14 ft |
| 22 | Linka Lake | Pope | A | 27.2 mi | 10.2 ft | 50 ft |
| 23 | Little Birch Lake | Todd | A | 28.9 mi | 14 ft | 89 ft |
| 24 | Long Lake | Otter Tail | A | 29.1 mi | 12.1 ft | 88 ft |
| 25 | Clitherall Lake | Otter Tail | A | 29.3 mi | 14.3 ft | 69 ft |
| 26 | East Battle Lake | Otter Tail | A | 29.7 mi | 13.1 ft | 87 ft |
| 27 | Victoria Lake | Douglas | B | 1.9 mi | 11.2 ft | 60 ft |
| 28 | Geneva Lake | Douglas | B | 2.6 mi | 14.1 ft | 63 ft |
| 29 | Alvin Lake | Douglas | B | 3.2 mi | 10.5 ft | 163 ft |
| 30 | Le Homme Dieu Lake | Douglas | B | 3.5 mi | 13.1 ft | 85 ft |