Best Lakes Near Rochester, MN
30 lakes within 50 miles of Rochester ranked by water quality grade.
30
Lakes Within 50 mi
1
Grade A Lakes
12
With Fish Data
20
Public Access
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Lake | 1.5 mi | Olmsted | A | — | 0 |
| North Lake 3 | 48.2 mi | Goodhue | B | — | 0 |
| Beaver Lake | 44 mi | Steele | B | 27 ft | 13 |
| Nugget Lake | 46.7 mi | Pierce | B | — | 0 |
| Kelly Lake | 50 mi | Rice | B | — | 0 |
| Sturgeon Lake 2 | 44.8 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| North Lake 2 | 47.3 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| Sturgeon Lake 1 | 43.4 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| Sturgeon Lake 3 | 44.6 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| North Lake 1 | 45.6 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| Clear Lake 2 | 46.7 mi | Goodhue | C | — | 0 |
| Dudley Lake | 49.7 mi | Rice | C | 60 ft | 11 |
| Goose Lake | 42.5 mi | Goodhue | D | — | 0 |
| Clear Lake 1 | 45.4 mi | Goodhue | D | — | 0 |
| Shady Lake | 11 mi | Olmsted | D | 13 ft | 0 |
| Zumbro Lake | 12.4 mi | Olmsted | D | 43 ft | 24 |
| Halfmoon Lake | 32 mi | Wabasha | D | — | 0 |
| Robinson Lake | 34.5 mi | Wabasha | D | — | 0 |
| Winona Lake | 41.5 mi | Winona | D | 38 ft | 24 |
| St. Olaf Lake | 47 mi | Waseca | D | 33 ft | 11 |
| Fox Lake | 49.4 mi | Rice | D | 47 ft | 17 |
| Silver Lake | 1.7 mi | Olmsted | F | 11 ft | 13 |
| Manor Woods Pond | 1.8 mi | Olmsted | F | — | 0 |
| Pepin Lake | 33.9 mi | Pepin | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| Pepin Lake | 34.2 mi | Pepin | F | 60 ft | 3 |
| Byllesby Lake | 42.6 mi | Dakota | F | 50 ft | 19 |
| Nelson Lake | 44 mi | Goodhue | F | — | 0 |
| Wells Lake | 46.6 mi | Rice | F | 4 ft | 15 |
| Roberds Lake | 48.1 mi | Rice | F | 43 ft | 18 |
| Watkins Lake | 48.5 mi | Waseca | F | — | 0 |
Lakes Near Other Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Rochester?
There are 30 graded lakes within 50 miles of Rochester, Minnesota. 1 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Rochester for fishing?
12 lakes near Rochester have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 11 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.