Best Lakes in Hennepin County
The top 15 of 40 lakes in Hennepin County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lake Minnetonka
85 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Mound14,206 acres
14,206 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Lake Harriet
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Minneapolis341 acres
341 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Lake Rebecca
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Rockford263 acres
263 acres · Northern Pike, Muskellunge
4.Bde Maka Ska Lake
73 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Minneapolis424 acres
424 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Lake Independence
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Maple Plain832 acres
832 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Weaver Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Maple Grove152 acres
152 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Lake Nokomis
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Minneapolis201 acres
201 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Medicine Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Plymouth924 acres
924 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Christmas Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Excelsior267 acres
267 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
10.Bryant Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Eden Prairie180 acres
180 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
11.Fish Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Maple Grove238 acres
238 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.Twin Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Robbinsdale217 acres
217 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
13.Bush Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Bloomington171 acres
171 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
14.Long Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Long Lake285 acres
285 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
15.Hyland Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreHennepin · Bloomington84 acres
84 acres · Walleye, Largemouth Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Hennepin County?
Lake Minnetonka has the highest Lake Score in Hennepin County at 85 out of 100, followed by Lake Harriet and Lake Rebecca. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.