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Best Paddling Lakes in Dakota County

12 paddling lakes in Dakota County, Minnesota, ranked best first.

1.Lake Crystal

70 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville293 acres

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2.Spring Lake

57 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Hastings1,494 acres

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3.Lake Byllesby

75 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Cannon Falls1,368 acres

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4.Lake Marion

66 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville530 acres

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5.Orchard Lake

64 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville238 acres

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6.Rogers Lake

46 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Mendota Heights102 acres

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7.Chub Lake

25 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Eureka Center228 acres

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8.Pickerel Lake

45 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lilydale114 acres

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9.Lac Lavon

45 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Burnsville66 acres

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10.Thomas Lake

34 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Eagan41 acres

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11.U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool

40 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Saint Paul Park5,937 acres

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12.Lake Rebecca

45 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Hastings82 acres

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best paddling lake in Dakota County?

Lake Crystal ranks first for paddling in Dakota County, ahead of Spring Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.