Best Paddling Lakes in Anoka County
15 paddling lakes in Anoka County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Otter Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Bald Eagle302 acres
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2.Coon Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Soderville1,481 acres
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3.East Twin Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Elk River92 acres
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4.Crooked Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Andover115 acres
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5.George Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Saint Francis (Anoka)489 acres
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6.Golden Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Circle Pines58 acres
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7.Peltier Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Centerville (Anoka)552 acres
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8.Fish Lake
38 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · East Bethel334 acres
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9.Reshanau Lake
26 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Lino Lakes337 acres
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10.West Moore Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Fridley68 acres
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11.Island Lake
40 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Wyoming73 acres
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12.Linwood Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Wyoming572 acres
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All 15 lakes
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| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Lakenear Bald Eagle | 302 | 21 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Coon Lakenear Soderville | 1,481 | 27 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| East Twin Lakenear Elk River | 92 | 68 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Crooked Lakenear Andover | 115 | 26 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| George Lakenear Saint Francis (Anoka) | 489 | 32 ft | 65 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Golden Lakenear Circle Pines | 58 | 25 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Peltier Lakenear Centerville (Anoka) | 552 | 18 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Fish Lakenear East Bethel | 334 | 10 ft | 38 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Reshanau Lakenear Lino Lakes | 337 | 16 ft | 26 out of 100 Lake Score |
| West Moore Lakenear Fridley | 68 | 5 ft | 48 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Island Lakenear Wyoming | 73 | 22 ft | 40 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Linwood Lakenear Wyoming | 572 | 42 ft | 53 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Ham Lakenear Ham Lake | 155 | 22 ft | 44 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Centerville Lakenear Centerville (Anoka) | 474 | 19 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Martin Lakenear Wyoming | 232 | 20 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best paddling lake in Anoka County?
Otter Lake ranks first for paddling in Anoka County, ahead of Coon Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.