Best Lakes for Fishing Near St. Paul
Minnesota
30 fishing lakes within driving distance of St. Paul, 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 | 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 | Lower Pine Lake | Polk | A | 32.4 mi | 68.9 ft | 102 ft |
| 7 | Pine Lake | Polk | A | 33 mi | 42.7 ft | 34 ft |
| 8 | Charlotte Lake | Wright | A | 34.8 mi | 17.1 ft | 46 ft |
| 9 | Church Pine Lake | Polk | A | 35.2 mi | 42.7 ft | 45 ft |
| 10 | Wind Lake | Polk | A | 35.4 mi | 32.8 ft | - |
| 11 | Round Lake | Polk | A | 35.8 mi | 37.7 ft | 26 ft |
| 12 | Deer Lake | Polk | A | 41.5 mi | 49.2 ft | 46 ft |
| 13 | Big Lake | Sherburne | A | 41.9 mi | 17.5 ft | 48 ft |
| 14 | North Twin Lake | Polk | A | 43.2 mi | - | 27 ft |
| 15 | Pike Lake | Polk | A | 43.6 mi | - | 33 ft |
| 16 | Clear Lake | Polk | A | 44.9 mi | 50.9 ft | 26 ft |
| 17 | Birch Lake | Wright | A | 45.2 mi | 15 ft | 52 ft |
| 18 | Upper Maple Lake | Wright | A | 46.7 mi | 18 ft | 76 ft |
| 19 | Half Moon Lake | Polk | A | 49.4 mi | 50 ft | 60 ft |
| 20 | Little Long Lake | Hennepin | A | 30.1 mi | 19 ft | 45 ft |
| 21 | Piersons Lake | Carver | A | 31 mi | 10 ft | 40 ft |
| 22 | Big Lake | Polk | A | 35.6 mi | 29.5 ft | 24 ft |
| 23 | Bear Trap Lake | Polk | A | 41.4 mi | 29.5 ft | 25 ft |
| 24 | King Lake | Polk | A | 41.5 mi | 37.7 ft | - |
| 25 | Big Lake | Sherburne | A | 42 mi | 13.5 ft | 48 ft |
| 26 | Sandy Lake | Sherburne | A | 42.4 mi | 14.1 ft | 41 ft |
| 27 | Ann Lake | Sherburne | A | 43.8 mi | 11.6 ft | 26 ft |
| 28 | Loveless Lake | Polk | A | 44.3 mi | 27.1 ft | 20 ft |
| 29 | Spectacle Lake | Isanti | A | 45.6 mi | 13.8 ft | 51.5 ft |
| 30 | Ida Lake | Wright | A | 46.5 mi | 13.3 ft | 60 ft |