Best Lakes in Polk County
The top 13 of 13 lakes in Polk County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lake Sarah
70 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Erskine366 acres
366 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Maple Lake
67 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Mentor1,641 acres
1,641 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Spring Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Lengby134 acres
134 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Union Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Erskine887 acres
887 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Cross Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston320 acres
320 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Badger Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Erskine256 acres
256 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Hill River
52 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · McIntosh102 acres
102 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Whitefish Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston243 acres
243 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Cameron Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Erskine225 acres
225 acres
10.Sand Hill Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston479 acres
479 acres · Northern Pike, Black Crappie
11.Lake Crystal
33 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Erskine118 acres
118 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.Turtle Lake
29 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Fosston525 acres
525 acres
13.Cable Lake
27 out of 100 Lake ScorePolk · Mentor194 acres
194 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Polk County?
Lake Sarah has the highest Lake Score in Polk County at 70 out of 100, followed by Maple Lake and Spring Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.