Best Lakes for Boating Near St. Paul
Minnesota
30 boating lakes within driving distance of St. Paul, Minnesota, ranked by water quality and boating-specific filters. Filtered for at least 100 acres and public access. The largest lakes with boat-worthy water are listed first.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Lake | Washington | A | 9.1 mi | 15 ft | 39 ft |
| 2 | White Bear Lake | Washington | A | 9.9 mi | 15 ft | 83 ft |
| 3 | Big Carnelian Lake | Washington | A | 18.6 mi | 46.8 ft | 66 ft |
| 4 | Square Lake | Washington | A | 19.7 mi | 17 ft | 68 ft |
| 5 | Bass Lake Pump Site | St. Croix | A | 22.8 mi | 29.6 ft | 33 ft |
| 6 | Charlotte Lake | Wright | A | 34.8 mi | 17.1 ft | 46 ft |
| 7 | Deer Lake | Polk | A | 41.5 mi | 49.2 ft | 46 ft |
| 8 | Big Lake | Sherburne | A | 41.9 mi | 17.5 ft | 48 ft |
| 9 | North Twin Lake | Polk | A | 43.2 mi | - | 27 ft |
| 10 | Pike Lake | Polk | A | 43.6 mi | - | 33 ft |
| 11 | Upper Maple Lake | Wright | A | 46.7 mi | 18 ft | 76 ft |
| 12 | Half Moon Lake | Polk | A | 49.4 mi | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| 13 | Little Long Lake | Hennepin | A | 30.1 mi | 19 ft | 45 ft |
| 14 | Piersons Lake | Carver | A | 31 mi | 10 ft | 40 ft |
| 15 | Big Lake | Polk | A | 35.6 mi | 29.5 ft | 24 ft |
| 16 | Bear Trap Lake | Polk | A | 41.4 mi | 29.5 ft | 25 ft |
| 17 | Big Lake | Sherburne | A | 42 mi | 13.5 ft | 48 ft |
| 18 | Ann Lake | Sherburne | A | 43.8 mi | 11.6 ft | 26 ft |
| 19 | Loveless Lake | Polk | A | 44.3 mi | 27.1 ft | 20 ft |
| 20 | Spectacle Lake | Isanti | A | 45.6 mi | 13.8 ft | 51.5 ft |
| 21 | Ida Lake | Wright | A | 46.5 mi | 13.3 ft | 60 ft |
| 22 | Balsam Lake | Polk | A | 47.9 mi | 42.7 ft | 37 ft |
| 23 | Fish Lake | Chisago | B | 43.4 mi | 9.7 ft | 57 ft |
| 24 | Snail Lake | Ramsey | B | 8.4 mi | 11 ft | 30 ft |
| 25 | Elmo Lake | Washington | B | 10.2 mi | 11.2 ft | 140 ft |
| 26 | Otter Lake | Ramsey | B | 12 mi | 11.7 ft | 21 ft |
| 27 | Bush Lake | Hennepin | B | 16.3 mi | 14 ft | 28 ft |
| 28 | Big Carnelian Lake | Washington | B | 18.4 mi | 14.5 ft | 66 ft |
| 29 | Riley Lake | Hennepin | B | 22.5 mi | 12.6 ft | 49 ft |
| 30 | Minnewashta Lake | Carver | B | 25.7 mi | 11.5 ft | 70 ft |