Best Lakes in Dakota County
The top 12 of 12 lakes in Dakota County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lake Byllesby
75 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Cannon Falls1,368 acres
1,368 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Lake Crystal
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville293 acres
293 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Lake Marion
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville530 acres
530 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Orchard Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lakeville238 acres
238 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Spring Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Hastings1,494 acres
1,494 acres · Walleye, Sauger
6.Rogers Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Mendota Heights102 acres
102 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
7.Pickerel Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Lilydale114 acres
114 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
8.Lake Rebecca
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Hastings82 acres
82 acres · Northern Pike, Black Crappie
9.Lac Lavon
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Burnsville66 acres
66 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
10.Thomas Lake
34 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Eagan41 acres
41 acres · Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
11.Chub Lake
25 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Eureka Center228 acres
228 acres
12.Alimagnet Lake
9 out of 100 Lake ScoreDakota · Apple Valley104 acres
104 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Dakota County?
Lake Byllesby has the highest Lake Score in Dakota County at 75 out of 100, followed by Lake Crystal and Lake Marion. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.