---
type: lake
name: "Lake Agnes"
county: "Douglas"
nearest_town: "Alexandria"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 137
max_depth_ft: 31
latitude: 45.89444
longitude: -95.37487
lake_score: 60
dnr_lake_id: "21005300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-agnes
---

# Lake Agnes

Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Alexandria

- **Surface Area**: 137 acres
- **Max Depth**: 31 ft
- **Average Depth**: 12 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 11.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 60/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Agnes is a 137-acre lake near Alexandria in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 31 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.6 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to largemouth and smallmouth bass, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass**: All from 12-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Picnic Area

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Henry](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-henry) - 0.5 miles, 152 acres
- [Lake Winona](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-winona) - 1.4 miles, 213 acres
- [Lake Darling](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-darling) - 2 miles, 1,050 acres
- [Cowdry Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/cowdry-lake) - 2.1 miles, 243 acres
- [Lake Geneva](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-geneva) - 2.3 miles, 640 acres
- [Lake Victoria](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-victoria) - 2.5 miles, 417 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.89444,-95.37487)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=21005300)
- [All lakes in Douglas County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/douglas-county/lake-agnes)*