Lakes in Anoka County, Minnesota
15 lakes in Anoka County, ranked by Lake Score.
Anoka County has 15 lakes in this directory covering about 5,334 acres of water. The largest is Coon Lake at 1,481 acres, and the deepest on record is East Twin Lake at 68 feet. 12 have a public boat launch and 7 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass.
Coon Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Soderville1,481 acres
Crooked Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Andover115 acres
East Twin Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Elk River92 acres
George Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Saint Francis (Anoka)489 acres
Golden Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Circle Pines58 acres
Centerville Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Centerville (Anoka)474 acres
Otter Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Bald Eagle302 acres
Linwood Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Wyoming572 acres
Peltier Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Centerville (Anoka)552 acres
Martin Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Wyoming232 acres
West Moore Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Fridley68 acres
Ham Lake
44 out of 100 Lake ScoreAnoka · Ham Lake155 acres
All 15 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coon Lakenear Soderville | 1,481 | 27 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Crooked Lakenear Andover | 115 | 26 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| East Twin Lakenear Elk River | 92 | 68 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 |
| Centerville Lakenear Centerville (Anoka) | 474 | 19 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Otter Lakenear Bald Eagle | 302 | 21 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Linwood Lakenear Wyoming | 572 | 42 ft | 53 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Peltier Lakenear Centerville (Anoka) | 552 | 18 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Martin Lakenear Wyoming | 232 | 20 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| West Moore Lakenear Fridley | 68 | 5 ft | 48 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Ham Lakenear Ham Lake | 155 | 22 ft | 44 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Island Lakenear Wyoming | 73 | 22 ft | 40 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Anoka County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 15 lakes in Anoka County — those of roughly 100 acres or more (plus smaller lakes with public access and a fishery) in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. The county has more small, unnamed and private basins that are not listed.
What is the largest lake in Anoka County?
Coon Lake is the largest at 1,481 acres, near Soderville.
What is the deepest lake in Anoka County?
East Twin Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 68 feet.
What fish can you catch in Anoka County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and largemouth bass in Anoka County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.