Best Swimming Lakes in Lake County
7 swimming lakes in Lake County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Basswood Lake
76 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely25,953 acres
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2.Insula Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely2,840 acres
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3.Alice Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Forest Center1,469 acres
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4.Farm Lake
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely1,292 acres
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5.Bald Eagle Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Silver Rapids1,243 acres
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6.Amber Lake
39 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Forest Center121 acres
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7.Fall Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Winton2,258 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best swimming lake in Lake County?
Basswood Lake ranks first for swimming in Lake County, ahead of Insula Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.