Best Lakes Near Willmar, MN
50 lakes within 50 miles of Willmar ranked by water quality grade.
Within reasonable driving distance of Willmar sit 50 graded lakes — a lake-dense area that gives residents real choice on any given weekend. The average grade across the nearby set is B.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lake | 8.9 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 34 ft | 15 |
| Big Fish Lake | 38.9 mi | Stearns | A | 70 ft | 15 |
| Big Watab Lake | 41.4 mi | Stearns | A | 123 ft | 15 |
| West Sylvia Lake | 41.5 mi | Wright | A | 97 ft | 15 |
| Kreighle Lake | 42 mi | Stearns | A | 66 ft | 9 |
| East Sylvia Lake | 42.4 mi | Wright | A | 78 ft | 14 |
| Sagatagan Lake | 44.5 mi | Stearns | A | 42 ft | 1 |
| Crooked Lake | 48.9 mi | Stearns | A | 35 ft | 10 |
| Elkhorn Lake | 7.8 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 41 ft | 15 |
| Henderson Lake | 7.9 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 57 ft | 10 |
| Green Lake | 11.7 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 110 ft | 22 |
| Long Lake | 16.6 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 46 ft | 15 |
| Minnie-Belle Lake | 25.9 mi | Meeker | A | 49 ft | 14 |
| Signalness Lake | 37.1 mi | Pope | A | 14 ft | 9 |
| Moose Lake | 40 mi | Wright | A | 43 ft | 11 |
| Big Spunk Lake | 42.8 mi | Stearns | A | 38 ft | 19 |
| Pleasant Lake | 46.2 mi | Wright | A | 74 ft | 15 |
| Little Birch Lake | 47.1 mi | Todd | A | 89 ft | 20 |
| Bass Lake | 47.9 mi | Wright | A | 34 ft | 14 |
| Maple Lake | 47.9 mi | Douglas | A | 78 ft | 17 |
| Watab Lake | 49.1 mi | Stearns | A | 54 ft | 14 |
| Florida Lake | 9.1 mi | Kandiyohi | B | 40 ft | 18 |
| Crow River Mill Pond | 13.1 mi | Kandiyohi | B | 14 ft | 13 |
| Pirz Lake | 28.6 mi | Stearns | B | - | 0 |
| Manuella Lake | 29.4 mi | Meeker | B | 51 ft | 16 |
| Linka Lake | 30 mi | Pope | B | 50 ft | 12 |
| Erie Lake | 31.3 mi | Meeker | B | 34 ft | 12 |
| Thein Lake | 34.5 mi | Stearns | B | - | 0 |
| Black Oak Lake | 36.7 mi | Stearns | B | 19 ft | 9 |
| Long Lake | 39.1 mi | Stearns | B | 46 ft | 11 |
| Minnewaska Lake | 39.6 mi | Pope | B | 32 ft | 21 |
| School Section Lake | 40 mi | Stearns | B | 14 ft | 8 |
| Amelia Lake | 40.2 mi | Pope | B | 69 ft | 14 |
| Pickeral Lake | 40.5 mi | Wright | B | 37 ft | 0 |
| Carnelian Lake | 41.1 mi | Stearns | B | 36 ft | 13 |
| Middle Spunk Lake | 43.8 mi | Stearns | B | 81 ft | 17 |
| Ochotto Lake | 44.8 mi | Stearns | B | 40 ft | 7 |
| Pleasant Lake | 45.1 mi | Stearns | B | 33 ft | 10 |
| Otter Lake | 45.3 mi | Stearns | B | 51 ft | 13 |
| Sylvia Lake | 45.4 mi | Stearns | B | 56 ft | 19 |
| Pelican Lake | 45.8 mi | Stearns | B | 46 ft | 14 |
| Fairy Lake | 46.1 mi | Todd | B | 37 ft | 13 |
| Two Rivers Lake | 46.5 mi | Stearns | B | 63 ft | 17 |
| Long Lake | 47.3 mi | Todd | B | - | 0 |
| Scandinavian Lake | 47.4 mi | Pope | B | - | 0 |
| Big Birch Lake | 47.6 mi | Todd | B | 81 ft | 18 |
| Unnamed Lake | 48.4 mi | Stearns | B | - | 0 |
| Turtle Lake | 48.4 mi | Douglas | B | 21 ft | 12 |
| Cedar Lake | 48.7 mi | Wright | B | 108 ft | 16 |
| Eagle Lake | 5 mi | Kandiyohi | B | 67 ft | 17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Willmar?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Willmar, Minnesota. 21 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Willmar for fishing?
44 lakes near Willmar have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 43 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.