Best Boating Lakes in Washington County
13 boating lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Lake St. Croix
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater8,393 acres
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2.White Bear Lake
80 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · White Bear Lake2,428 acres
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3.Big Marine Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake1,799 acres
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4.Forest Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake2,271 acres
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5.Big Carnelian Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater457 acres
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6.Clear Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake429 acres
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7.Lake Elmo
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo257 acres
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8.Square Lake
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater203 acres
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9.Bone Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake221 acres
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10.Jane Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo158 acres
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11.DeMontreville Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo157 acres
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12.Battle Creek
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall106 acres
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All 13 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake St. Croixnear Stillwater | 8,393 | 78 ft | 83 out of 100 Lake Score |
| White Bear Lakenear White Bear Lake | 2,428 | 83 ft | 80 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Big Marine Lakenear Forest Lake | 1,799 | 60 ft | 69 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Forest Lakenear Forest Lake | 2,271 | 37 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Big Carnelian Lakenear Stillwater | 457 | 66 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Clear Lakenear Forest Lake | 429 | 28 ft | 52 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Elmonear Lake Elmo | 257 | 140 ft | 78 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Square Lakenear Stillwater | 203 | 68 ft | 78 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bone Lakenear Forest Lake | 221 | 30 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Jane Lakenear Lake Elmo | 158 | 39 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| DeMontreville Lakenear Lake Elmo | 157 | 24 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Battle Creeknear Landfall | 106 | 15 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Sunset Lakenear White Bear Lake | 133 | 17 ft | 47 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best boating lake in Washington County?
Lake St. Croix ranks first for boating in Washington County, ahead of White Bear Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.