Best Lakes for Kayaking Near Moorhead
Minnesota
13 kayaking lakes within driving distance of Moorhead, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and kayaking-specific filters. Filtered for grade A, B, or C water quality, public access, and ideal paddling size (30-3,000 acres).
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turtle Lake | Becker | A | 28.8 mi | 23 ft | 73 ft |
| 2 | Middle Cormorant Lake | Becker | A | 32.1 mi | 15.1 ft | 40 ft |
| 3 | Maud Lake | Becker | A | 38.1 mi | 15.3 ft | 32 ft |
| 4 | Lizzie Lake | Otter Tail | A | 38.9 mi | 16.4 ft | 66 ft |
| 5 | Eunice Lake | Becker | A | 39 mi | 13.1 ft | 30 ft |
| 6 | Pearl Lake | Becker | A | 39.7 mi | 10 ft | 54 ft |
| 7 | Ida Lake | Becker | B | 33.3 mi | 11.2 ft | 20 ft |
| 8 | Bullhead Lake | Becker | B | 36.8 mi | 12.9 ft | 34 ft |
| 9 | Prairie Lake | Otter Tail | B | 37.9 mi | 8.9 ft | 22 ft |
| 10 | Beseau Lake | Becker | C | 29.4 mi | 6.9 ft | 27 ft |
| 11 | Upper Cormorant Lake | Becker | C | 30.9 mi | 8.7 ft | 29 ft |
| 12 | Little Cormorant Lake | Becker | C | 36.8 mi | 7 ft | 34 ft |
| 13 | Tamarac Lake | Otter Tail | C | 35.7 mi | 6.4 ft | 11 ft |