Lakes in Douglas County, Minnesota
53 lakes in Douglas County, ranked by Lake Score.
Douglas County has 53 lakes in this directory covering about 39,973 acres of water. The largest is Lake Miltona at 5,731 acres, and the deepest on record is Lake Carlos at 163 feet. 50 have a public boat launch and 9 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and walleye.
Lake Carlos
87 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Carlos2,605 acres
Lake Miltona
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Leaf Valley5,731 acres
Lake Le Homme Dieu
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Alexandria1,801 acres
Lake Darling
73 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Alexandria1,050 acres
Lake Mary
72 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Holmes City2,450 acres
Lobster Lake
71 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Holmes City1,334 acres
Lake Ida
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Leaf Valley4,445 acres
Lake Geneva
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Alexandria640 acres
Brophy Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Alexandria297 acres
Devils Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Brandon234 acres
Maple Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Forada831 acres
Lake Latoka
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreDouglas · Alexandria767 acres
All 53 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carlosnear Carlos | 2,605 | 163 ft | 87 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Miltonanear Leaf Valley | 5,731 | 105 ft | 83 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Le Homme Dieunear Alexandria | 1,801 | 85 ft | 74 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Darlingnear Alexandria | 1,050 | 62 ft | 73 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Marynear Holmes City | 2,450 | 40 ft | 72 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lobster Lakenear Holmes City | 1,334 | 65 ft | 71 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Idanear Leaf Valley | 4,445 | 106 ft | 70 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Genevanear Alexandria | 640 | 63 ft | 70 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Brophy Lakenear Alexandria | 297 | 44 ft | 70 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Devils Lakenear Brandon | 234 | 35 ft | 69 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Maple Lakenear Forada | 831 | 78 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Latokanear Alexandria | 767 | 108 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Chippewa Lakenear Brandon | 1,186 | 95 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Vermont Lakenear Leaf Valley | 342 | 59 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Moses Lakenear Millerville | 824 | 32 ft | 64 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Mina Lakenear Garfield | 411 | 123 ft | 64 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Andrewnear Forada | 923 | 83 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Cowdry Lakenear Alexandria | 243 | 52 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Mill Lakenear Alexandria | 451 | 40 ft | 62 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Round Lakenear Garfield | 81 | 30 ft | 62 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Victorianear Alexandria | 417 | 60 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Rachel Lakenear Holmes City | 448 | 65 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Moon Lakenear Brandon | 139 | 38 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Agnesnear Alexandria | 137 | 31 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Henrynear Alexandria | 152 | 32 ft | 59 out of 100 Lake Score |
| North Union Lakenear Alexandria | 118 | 42 ft | 59 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Red Rock Lakenear Hoffman | 904 | 22 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Smith Lakenear Nelson | 666 | 30 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Blackwell Lakenear Holmes City | 307 | 42 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Grants Lakenear Holmes City | 177 | 60 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Burgen Lakenear Alexandria | 174 | 43 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Union Lakenear Forada | 107 | 45 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Irene Lakenear Miltona | 639 | 44 ft | 56 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Little Chippewa Lakenear Brandon | 271 | 24 ft | 56 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Louisenear Garfield | 214 | 33 ft | 56 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Christina Lakenear Melby | 3,971 | 14 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Aaron Lakenear Millerville | 610 | 16 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Whiskey Lakenear Brandon | 160 | 46 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| South Oscar Lake | 997 | 25 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Crooked Lakenear Holmes City | 284 | 35 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Turtle Lakenear Forada | 218 | 21 ft | 54 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Stowe Lakenear Brandon | 377 | 14 ft | 52 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Pocket Lakenear Holmes City | 263 | 40 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Gilbert Lakenear Holmes City | 202 | 17 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Mill Pondnear Spruce Center | 54 | 12 ft | 51 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Indian Lakenear Leaf Valley | 99 | 38 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Freeborn Lakenear Farwell | 248 | 18 ft | 49 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Jessie Lakenear Nelson | 110 | 26 ft | 49 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Ina Lakenear Melby | 218 | 48 ft | 48 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Long Lakenear Evansville | 202 | 18 ft | 48 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Winonanear Alexandria | 213 | 9 ft | 47 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Anka Lakenear Melby | 130 | 10 ft | 36 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Cook Lakenear Holmes City | 101 | 50 ft | 26 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Douglas County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 53 lakes in Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Lake Miltona is the largest at 5,731 acres, near Leaf Valley.
What is the deepest lake in Douglas County?
Lake Carlos has the greatest recorded depth at 163 feet.
What fish can you catch in Douglas County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and walleye in Douglas County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.