Best Fishing Lakes in Dakota County
11 fishing lakes in Dakota County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Lake Byllesby
75 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Cannon Falls1,368 acres
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2.Lake Crystal
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville293 acres
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3.Spring Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Hastings1,494 acres
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4.Orchard Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville238 acres
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5.Lake Marion
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville530 acres
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6.Pickerel Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lilydale114 acres
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7.Rogers Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Mendota Heights102 acres
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8.Lake Rebecca
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Hastings82 acres
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9.U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool
40 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Saint Paul Park5,937 acres
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10.Thomas Lake
34 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Eagan41 acres
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11.Lac Lavon
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Burnsville66 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best fishing lake in Dakota County?
Lake Byllesby ranks first for fishing in Dakota County, ahead of Lake Crystal. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.