Best Lakes in Pope County
The top 15 of 18 lakes in Pope County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lake Minnewaska
74 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Long Beach8,050 acres
8,050 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Amelia Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Villard934 acres
934 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Leven Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Villard282 acres
282 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Lake Johanna
59 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Brooten1,399 acres
1,399 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Lake Reno
58 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Forada3,809 acres
3,809 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Grove Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Grove Lake345 acres
345 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Signalness Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Starbuck42 acres
42 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Linka Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace178 acres
178 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Scandinavian Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace417 acres
417 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
10.Nelson Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace293 acres
293 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
11.Pelican Lake
53 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Long Beach518 acres
518 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.Villard Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Villard544 acres
544 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
13.Gilchrist Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Terrace336 acres
336 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
14.Westport Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Westport203 acres
203 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
15.Lake Emily
50 out of 100 Lake ScorePope · Hancock2,316 acres
2,316 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Pope County?
Lake Minnewaska has the highest Lake Score in Pope County at 74 out of 100, followed by Amelia Lake and Leven Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.