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 overall letter grade. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | 5 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 67 ft | 17 |
| Elkhorn Lake | 7.8 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 41 ft | 15 |
| Henderson Lake | 7.9 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 57 ft | 10 |
| George Lake | 8.9 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 34 ft | 15 |
| Florida Lake | 9.1 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 40 ft | 18 |
| Green Lake | 11.7 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 110 ft | 22 |
| Crow R Mill Pond | 13.4 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 14 ft | 13 |
| Long Lake | 16.6 mi | Kandiyohi | A | 46 ft | 15 |
| Minnie-Belle Lake | 25.9 mi | Meeker | A | 49 ft | 14 |
| Scandinavian Lake | 27.1 mi | Pope | A | 49 ft | 15 |
| Linka Lake | 30 mi | Pope | A | 50 ft | 12 |
| Signalness Lake | 37.1 mi | Pope | A | 14 ft | 9 |
| Big Fish Lake | 38.9 mi | Stearns | A | 70 ft | 15 |
| Minnewaska Lake | 39.6 mi | Pope | A | 32 ft | 21 |
| Moose Lake | 40 mi | Wright | A | 43 ft | 11 |
| School Section Lake | 40 mi | Stearns | A | 14 ft | 8 |
| West Sylvia Lake | 41.5 mi | Wright | A | 97 ft | 15 |
| East Sylvia Lake | 42.4 mi | Wright | A | 78 ft | 14 |
| Big Spunk Lake | 42.8 mi | Stearns | A | 38 ft | 19 |
| Pleasant Lake | 46.2 mi | Wright | A | 74 ft | 15 |
| Clearwater Lake | 46.6 mi | Wright | A | 73 ft | 17 |
| Little Birch Lake | 47.1 mi | Todd | A | 89 ft | 20 |
| Scandinavian Lake | 47.4 mi | Pope | A | - | 0 |
| Maple Lake | 47.9 mi | Douglas | A | 78 ft | 17 |
| Bass Lake | 47.9 mi | Wright | A | 34 ft | 14 |
| Cedar Lake | 48.7 mi | Wright | A | 108 ft | 16 |
| Crooked Lake | 48.9 mi | Stearns | A | 35 ft | 10 |
| John Lake | 44.1 mi | Wright | B | 28 ft | 13 |
| Big Kandiyohi Lake | 10.2 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 18 ft | 16 |
| Nest Lake | 10.3 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 40 ft | 19 |
| Carrie Lake | 12.8 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 26 ft | 13 |
| Middle Lake | 13.1 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 11 ft | 7 |
| Calhoun Lake | 14.6 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 13 ft | 15 |
| Games Lake | 14.8 mi | Kandiyohi | C | 42 ft | 15 |
| Koronis Lake | 22.3 mi | Stearns | C | 132 ft | 22 |
| Ripley Lake | 24.8 mi | Meeker | C | 18 ft | 12 |
| Johanna Lake | 26.1 mi | Pope | C | 10 ft | 11 |
| Pirz Lake | 28.6 mi | Stearns | C | - | 0 |
| Big Lake | 31.1 mi | Stearns | C | 42 ft | 16 |
| Erie Lake | 31.3 mi | Meeker | C | 34 ft | 12 |
| Little Mud Lake | 31.7 mi | Meeker | C | 42 ft | 8 |
| Hassel Lake | 31.8 mi | Swift | C | - | 0 |
| Allie Lake | 32.5 mi | Renville | C | 12 ft | 13 |
| Washington Lake | 32.8 mi | Meeker | C | 17 ft | 18 |
| Grove Lake | 33.9 mi | Pope | C | 31 ft | 14 |
| Long Lake | 36.3 mi | Meeker | C | 28 ft | 12 |
| Francis Lake | 38.6 mi | Meeker | C | 17 ft | 14 |
| Union Lake | 39.2 mi | Wright | C | 35 ft | 15 |
| Round Grove Lake | 39.3 mi | McLeod | C | 7 ft | 7 |
| Amelia Lake | 40.2 mi | Pope | C | 69 ft | 14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Willmar?
There are 50 graded lakes within 50 miles of Willmar, Minnesota. 27 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Willmar for fishing?
47 lakes near Willmar have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 47 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.