Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Carver County
23 ice fishing lakes in Carver County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Lake Waconia
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Waconia3,080 acres
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2.Lake Minnewashta
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen680 acres
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3.Auburn Lake
72 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria291 acres
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4.Lake Riley
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen296 acres
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5.Lotus Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen245 acres
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6.Piersons Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria267 acres
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7.Parley Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Saint Bonifacius258 acres
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8.Eagle Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Young America (subdivision)183 acres
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9.Virginia Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria105 acres
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10.Reitz Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Coney Island92 acres
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11.Lake Susan
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen88 acres
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12.Oak Lake
40 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Watertown333 acres
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All 23 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waconianear Waconia | 3,080 | 37 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Minnewashtanear Chanhassen | 680 | 70 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Auburn Lakenear Victoria | 291 | 84 ft | 72 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Rileynear Chanhassen | 296 | 49 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lotus Lakenear Chanhassen | 245 | 29 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Piersons Lakenear Victoria | 267 | 40 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Parley Lakenear Saint Bonifacius | 258 | 18 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Eagle Lakenear Young America (subdivision) | 183 | 14 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Virginia Lakenear Victoria | 105 | 34 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Reitz Lakenear Coney Island | 92 | 36 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Susannear Chanhassen | 88 | 17 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Oak Lakenear Watertown | 333 | 11 ft | 40 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Swede Lakenear Watertown | 433 | 12 ft | 42 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Goose Lakenear Waconia | 302 | 10 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Zumbra-Sunny Lakenear Victoria | 271 | 58 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Hydes Lakenear Young America (subdivision) | 222 | 18 ft | 44 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Wassermann Lakenear Victoria | 170 | 41 ft | 46 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bavaria Lakenear Victoria | 166 | 66 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Steiger Lakenear Victoria | 166 | 37 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Annnear Chanhassen | 116 | 45 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Miller Lakenear Benton | 143 | 14 ft | 19 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Schutz Lakenear Victoria | 106 | 49 ft | 21 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Stone Lakenear Victoria | 101 | 30 ft | 24 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ice fishing lake in Carver County?
Lake Waconia ranks first for ice fishing in Carver County, ahead of Lake Minnewashta. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.