Lakes in Lincoln County, Minnesota
11 lakes in Lincoln County, ranked by Lake Score.
Lincoln County has 11 lakes in this directory covering about 7,140 acres of water. The largest is Lake Benton at 2,699 acres, and the deepest on record is Perch Lake at 16 feet. 9 have a public boat launch.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are walleye, yellow perch, black bullhead, northern pike, and black crappie.
Lake Benton
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Lake Benton2,699 acres
Perch Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Ivanhoe246 acres
Shaokotan Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Ivanhoe996 acres
Hendricks Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Hendricks1,522 acres
Stay Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Arco221 acres
Dead Coon Lake
44 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Arco547 acres
Steep Bank Lake
36 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Hendricks199 acres
Hawksnest Lake
31 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Ivanhoe299 acres
Oak Lake
30 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Ivanhoe108 acres
Slough
27 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Arco160 acres
Popowski Lake
12 out of 100 Lake ScoreLincoln · Ivanhoe143 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 11 lakes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
Lake Benton is the largest at 2,699 acres, near Lake Benton.
What is the deepest lake in Lincoln County?
Perch Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 16 feet.
What fish can you catch in Lincoln County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record walleye, yellow perch, black bullhead, northern pike, and black crappie in Lincoln County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.