Lakes in Carver County, Minnesota
24 lakes in Carver County, ranked by Lake Score.
Carver County has 24 lakes in this directory covering about 8,245 acres of water. The largest is Lake Waconia at 3,080 acres, and the deepest on record is Auburn Lake at 84 feet. 20 have a public boat launch and 10 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch.
Auburn Lake
72 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria291 acres
Lake Waconia
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Waconia3,080 acres
Lake Minnewashta
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen680 acres
Zumbra-Sunny Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria271 acres
Lake Riley
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen296 acres
Eagle Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Young America (subdivision)183 acres
Lake Ann
61 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen116 acres
Lotus Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Chanhassen245 acres
Piersons Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria267 acres
Virginia Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria105 acres
Parley Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Saint Bonifacius258 acres
Bavaria Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreCarver · Victoria166 acres
All 24 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Lakenear Victoria | 291 | 84 ft | 72 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Waconianear Waconia | 3,080 | 37 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Minnewashtanear Chanhassen | 680 | 70 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Zumbra-Sunny Lakenear Victoria | 271 | 58 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Rileynear Chanhassen | 296 | 49 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Eagle Lakenear Young America (subdivision) | 183 | 14 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Annnear Chanhassen | 116 | 45 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lotus Lakenear Chanhassen | 245 | 29 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Piersons Lakenear Victoria | 267 | 40 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Virginia Lakenear Victoria | 105 | 34 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Parley Lakenear Saint Bonifacius | 258 | 18 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bavaria Lakenear Victoria | 166 | 66 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Steiger Lakenear Victoria | 166 | 37 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Goose Lakenear Waconia | 302 | 10 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Reitz Lakenear Coney Island | 92 | 36 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Susannear Chanhassen | 88 | 17 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Wassermann Lakenear Victoria | 170 | 41 ft | 46 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Hydes Lakenear Young America (subdivision) | 222 | 18 ft | 44 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Swede Lakenear Watertown | 433 | 12 ft | 42 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Oak Lakenear Watertown | 333 | 11 ft | 40 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Marianear Belle Plaine | 131 | 6 ft | 30 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Stone Lakenear Victoria | 101 | 30 ft | 24 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Schutz Lakenear Victoria | 106 | 49 ft | 21 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Miller Lakenear Benton | 143 | 14 ft | 19 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Carver County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 24 lakes in Carver 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 Carver County?
Lake Waconia is the largest at 3,080 acres, near Waconia.
What is the deepest lake in Carver County?
Auburn Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 84 feet.
What fish can you catch in Carver County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch in Carver County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.