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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.

#LakeCountyGradeDistanceClarityDepth
1Beaver LakeSteeleB44 mi9.5 ft27 ft
2Zumbro LakeOlmstedD12.4 mi3.9 ft43 ft
3Winona LakeWinonaD41.5 mi2.6 ft38 ft
4St. Olaf LakeWasecaD47 mi5 ft33 ft
5Fox LakeRiceD49.4 mi3 ft47 ft
6Silver LakeOlmstedF1.7 mi2 ft11 ft
7Pepin LakePepinF33.9 mi3 ft60 ft
8Pepin LakePepinF34.2 mi1.6 ft60 ft
9Byllesby LakeDakotaF42.6 mi3 ft50 ft
10Roberds LakeRiceF48.1 mi2 ft43 ft

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