Best Lakes for Fishing Near Rochester
Minnesota
10 fishing lakes within driving distance of Rochester, 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 | Beaver Lake | Steele | B | 44 mi | 9.5 ft | 27 ft |
| 2 | Zumbro Lake | Olmsted | D | 12.4 mi | 3.9 ft | 43 ft |
| 3 | Winona Lake | Winona | D | 41.5 mi | 2.6 ft | 38 ft |
| 4 | St. Olaf Lake | Waseca | D | 47 mi | 5 ft | 33 ft |
| 5 | Fox Lake | Rice | D | 49.4 mi | 3 ft | 47 ft |
| 6 | Silver Lake | Olmsted | F | 1.7 mi | 2 ft | 11 ft |
| 7 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | F | 33.9 mi | 3 ft | 60 ft |
| 8 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | F | 34.2 mi | 1.6 ft | 60 ft |
| 9 | Byllesby Lake | Dakota | F | 42.6 mi | 3 ft | 50 ft |
| 10 | Roberds Lake | Rice | F | 48.1 mi | 2 ft | 43 ft |