Best Fishing Lakes in Pope County
18 fishing lakes in Pope County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Lake Emily
50 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Hancock2,316 acres
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2.Lake Minnewaska
74 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Long Beach8,050 acres
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3.Lake Reno
58 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Forada3,809 acres
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4.Amelia Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Villard934 acres
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5.Pelican Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Long Beach518 acres
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6.Villard Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Villard544 acres
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7.Lake Johanna
59 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Brooten1,399 acres
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8.Scandinavian Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace417 acres
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9.Grove Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Grove Lake345 acres
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10.Nelson Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace293 acres
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11.Gilchrist Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace336 acres
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12.Westport Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Westport203 acres
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All 18 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Emilynear Hancock | 2,316 | 6 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Minnewaskanear Long Beach | 8,050 | 32 ft | 74 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Renonear Forada | 3,809 | 23 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Amelia Lakenear Villard | 934 | 69 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Pelican Lakenear Long Beach | 518 | 34 ft | 53 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Villard Lakenear Villard | 544 | 16 ft | 52 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Johannanear Brooten | 1,399 | 10 ft | 59 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Scandinavian Lakenear Terrace | 417 | 49 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Grove Lakenear Grove Lake | 345 | 31 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Nelson Lakenear Terrace | 293 | 15 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Gilchrist Lakenear Terrace | 336 | 24 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Westport Lakenear Westport | 203 | 12 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Annnear Long Beach | 370 | 14 ft | 49 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Leven Lakenear Villard | 282 | 33 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Linka Lakenear Terrace | 178 | 50 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Signalness Lakenear Starbuck | 42 | 14 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Malmedal Lakenear Lowry | 199 | 10 ft | 39 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Goose Lakenear Terrace | 324 | 17 ft | 42 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best fishing lake in Pope County?
Lake Emily ranks first for fishing in Pope County, ahead of Lake Minnewaska. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.