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Best Boating Lakes in Dakota County

5 boating lakes in Dakota County, Minnesota, ranked best first.

1.Lake Byllesby

75 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Cannon Falls1,368 acres

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2.Spring Lake

57 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Hastings1,494 acres

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3.Lake Marion

66 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville530 acres

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4.Lake Crystal

70 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville293 acres

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5.Orchard Lake

64 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville238 acres

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What is the best boating lake in Dakota County?

Lake Byllesby ranks first for boating in Dakota County, ahead of Spring Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.