---
type: lake
name: "Elkhorn Lake"
county: "Kandiyohi"
nearest_town: "Spicer"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 79
max_depth_ft: 41
latitude: 45.21129
longitude: -94.94242
lake_score: 59
dnr_lake_id: "34011900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/elkhorn-lake
---

# Elkhorn Lake

Lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, near Spicer

- **Surface Area**: 79 acres
- **Max Depth**: 41 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 59/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Elkhorn Lake is a 79-acre lake near Spicer in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It reaches 41 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

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

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shortnose Gar, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Henderson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/henderson-lake) - 2.8 miles, 75 acres
- [George Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/george-lake) - 3 miles, 228 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/bass-lake) - 3.2 miles, 50 acres
- [Green Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/green-lake) - 3.4 miles, 5,569 acres
- [Eagle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/eagle-lake) - 3.4 miles, 849 acres
- [Nest Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/nest-lake) - 3.5 miles, 969 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.21129,-94.94242)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=34011900)
- [All lakes in Kandiyohi County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county)

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