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type: compare
title: "Lake Minnewaska vs Leven Lake"
county: "Pope"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-minnewaska-vs-leven-lake
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# Lake Minnewaska vs Leven Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Pope County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake Minnewaska](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/lake-minnewaska) | [Leven Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/leven-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 74/100 | 60/100 |
| Nearest town | Long Beach | Villard |
| Surface area | 8,050 acres | 282 acres |
| Max depth | 32 ft | 33 ft |
| Shoreline | 19.9 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Water clarity | 9.4 ft | 9.3 ft |
| Public access | 3 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 20 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | No |
| Special regulations | Yes | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil, starry stonewort, zebra mussel | zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-minnewaska-vs-leven-lake)*