Lakes in Benton County, Minnesota
2 lakes in Benton County, ranked by Lake Score.
Benton County has 2 lakes in this directory covering about 1,439 acres of water. The largest is Little Rock Lake at 1,311 acres, and the deepest on record is Mayhew Lake at 20 feet. 2 have a public boat launch and 1 has a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill.
Little Rock Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreBenton · Rice1,311 acres
Mayhew Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreBenton · Mayhew128 acres
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Benton County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 2 lakes in Benton 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 Benton County?
Little Rock Lake is the largest at 1,311 acres, near Rice.
What is the deepest lake in Benton County?
Mayhew Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 20 feet.
What fish can you catch in Benton County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill in Benton County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.