Best Lakes Near Devils Lake, ND
30 lakes within 50 miles of Devils Lake, ranked on agency water-quality readings.
30 lakes within 50 miles of Devils Lake have nutrient and algae readings on record. Sweetwater Lake in Ramsey County leads the set on measured water quality, with about 3 ft of clarity. 14 of the 30 have a recorded public access point.
Devils Lake sits in a lake-rich part of the upper Midwest: 30 measured lakes within reach. Sweetwater Lake carries the lowest nutrient and algae readings of the cluster.
The lakes below are sorted on measured water quality. 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 | Clarity | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Lake | 6.8 mi | Ramsey | 3 ft | - | 0 |
| Mission Bay Lake | 8.1 mi | Benson | — | - | 0 |
| Fort Totten Bay Lake | 10.3 mi | Benson | — | - | 0 |
| Wood Lake | 15 mi | Benson | — | - | 0 |
| Free Peoples Lake | 15.4 mi | Benson | — | - | 0 |
| Dry Lake | 9.8 mi | Ramsey | 2.8 ft | - | 0 |
| Devils Lake | 14.8 mi | Benson | 3.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 19.3 mi | Eddy | — | - | 0 |
| Pelican Lake | 14 mi | Ramsey | 3.7 ft | - | 0 |
| East Devils Lake | 14.9 mi | Ramsey | 6.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Alice | 18.1 mi | Ramsey | 3.1 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Irvine | 18.4 mi | Ramsey | 2.5 ft | - | 0 |
| Warsing Dam Lake | 22.4 mi | Eddy | 2.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Lake Laretta | 32.3 mi | Nelson | 3.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Morrison Lake | 10.2 mi | Ramsey | 1.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Western Stump Lake | 25.9 mi | Nelson | 4.3 ft | - | 0 |
| Mchugh Slough Lake | 28.5 mi | Nelson | 1.6 ft | - | 0 |
| Eastern Stump Lake | 28.9 mi | Nelson | 4.7 ft | - | 0 |
| Buffalo Lake | 45.2 mi | Pierce | 0.3 ft | - | 0 |
| West Stump Lake | 24.3 mi | Nelson | 9.8 ft | - | 0 |
| East Stump Lake | 28.7 mi | Nelson | 8.5 ft | - | 0 |
| Tolna Dam Lake | 30.3 mi | Nelson | 4.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Whitman Dam Lake | 37.7 mi | Nelson | 12 ft | - | 0 |
| Juanita Lake | 38.8 mi | Foster | 1 ft | - | 0 |
| Red Willow Lake | 39.6 mi | Griggs | 6.4 ft | - | 0 |
| Mcville Dam Lake | 40.5 mi | Nelson | 6.9 ft | - | 0 |
| Bisbee-Big Coulee Dam Lake | 42.7 mi | Towner | 8 ft | - | 0 |
| Bylin Dam Lake | 43 mi | Walsh | 7.2 ft | - | 0 |
| Niagara Dam Lake | 47 mi | Grand Forks | 1 ft | - | 0 |
| Carlson-Tande Dam Lake | 47.4 mi | Griggs | 5.6 ft | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Devils Lake?
There are 30 lakes with water-quality readings on record within 50 miles of Devils Lake, North Dakota. 14 of them have a recorded public access point and 25 have a clarity reading.
What are the best lakes near Devils Lake for fishing?
0 lakes near Devils Lake have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine favourable water-quality readings with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.