Best Lakes in Lake County
The top 15 of 161 lakes in Lake County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Snowbank Lake
79 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely4,655 acres
4,655 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Basswood Lake
76 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely25,953 acres
25,953 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Farm Lake
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely1,292 acres
1,292 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Moose Lake
71 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely1,301 acres
1,301 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Knife Lake
70 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely4,919 acres
4,919 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Ojibway Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely367 acres
367 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Fall Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Winton2,258 acres
2,258 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Newfound Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely643 acres
643 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Ester Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Prairie Portage374 acres
374 acres · Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass
10.Birch Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely836 acres
836 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
11.Little Knife Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely700 acres
700 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.Sucker Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely393 acres
393 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
13.Bald Eagle Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Silver Rapids1,243 acres
1,243 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
14.Garden Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Ely653 acres
653 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
15.Kekekabic Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreLake · Prairie Portage1,689 acres
1,689 acres · Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Lake County?
Snowbank Lake has the highest Lake Score in Lake County at 79 out of 100, followed by Basswood Lake and Farm Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.