Lakes in Mahnomen County, Minnesota
13 lakes in Mahnomen County, ranked by Lake Score.
Mahnomen County has 13 lakes in this directory covering about 6,609 acres of water. The largest is South Twin Lake at 1,127 acres, and the deepest on record is Tulaby Lake at 43 feet. 12 have a public boat launch and 2 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
South Twin Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Waubun1,127 acres
Roy Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Zerkel695 acres
Bass Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Waubun735 acres
Tulaby Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Waubun832 acres
Snider Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Naytahwaush634 acres
Island Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Lengby616 acres
North Twin Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Naytahwaush966 acres
McCraney Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Naytahwaush270 acres
Sargent Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Naytahwaush138 acres
Little Vanose Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Bejou143 acres
Little Elbow Lake
37 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Elbow Lake Village168 acres
Church Lake
33 out of 100 Lake ScoreMahnomen · Mahnomen173 acres
All 13 lakes
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| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin Lakenear Waubun | 1,127 | 29 ft | 67 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Roy Lakenear Zerkel | 695 | 16 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bass Lakenear Waubun | 735 | 26 ft | 60 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Tulaby Lakenear Waubun | 832 | 43 ft | 59 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Snider Lakenear Naytahwaush | 634 | 29 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Island Lakenear Lengby | 616 | 43 ft | 58 out of 100 Lake Score |
| North Twin Lakenear Naytahwaush | 966 | 16 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| McCraney Lakenear Naytahwaush | 270 | 43 ft | 53 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Sargent Lakenear Naytahwaush | 138 | 15 ft | 52 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Little Vanose Lakenear Bejou | 143 | 28 ft | 49 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Little Elbow Lakenear Elbow Lake Village | 168 | 18 ft | 37 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Church Lakenear Mahnomen | 173 | 19 ft | 33 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lone Lakenear Jack Pine | 112 | 22 ft | 25 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 13 lakes in Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen County?
South Twin Lake is the largest at 1,127 acres, near Waubun.
What is the deepest lake in Mahnomen County?
Tulaby Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 43 feet.
What fish can you catch in Mahnomen County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch in Mahnomen County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.