Lakes in Ramsey County, Minnesota
20 lakes in Ramsey County, ranked by Lake Score.
Ramsey County has 20 lakes in this directory covering about 5,362 acres of water. The largest is Bald Eagle Lake at 1,049 acres, and the deepest on record is Lake Phalen at 91 feet. 15 have a public boat launch and 11 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed.
Lake Phalen
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Saint Paul198 acres
McCarron Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Roseville73 acres
Snail Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Shoreview158 acres
Lake Josephine
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Roseville116 acres
Bald Eagle Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · White Bear Lake1,049 acres
Lake Gervais
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Little Canada235 acres
Turtle Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Shoreview450 acres
Long Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · New Brighton173 acres
Silver Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Columbia Heights71 acres
Silver Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · North Saint Paul76 acres
Wabasso Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Vadnais Heights43 acres
Lake Owasso
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreRamsey · Shoreview375 acres
All 20 lakes
Sorted by rank. Tap a lake for access, fish species and directions.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Phalennear Saint Paul | 198 | 91 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| McCarron Lakenear Roseville | 73 | 57 ft | 68 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Snail Lakenear Shoreview | 158 | 30 ft | 66 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Josephinenear Roseville | 116 | 44 ft | 65 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Bald Eagle Lakenear White Bear Lake | 1,049 | 36 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Gervaisnear Little Canada | 235 | 41 ft | 63 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Turtle Lakenear Shoreview | 450 | 28 ft | 62 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Long Lakenear New Brighton | 173 | 30 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Silver Lakenear Columbia Heights | 71 | 47 ft | 61 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Silver Lakenear North Saint Paul | 76 | 18 ft | 59 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Wabasso Lakenear Vadnais Heights | 43 | 66 ft | 57 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Owassonear Shoreview | 375 | 37 ft | 55 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Lake Johannanear Arden Hills | 212 | 43 ft | 53 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Island Lakenear Shoreview | 59 | 11 ft | 50 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Keller Lakenear Maplewood | 73 | 8 ft | 48 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Pleasant Lakenear North Oaks | 607 | 58 ft | 46 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Pigs Eye Lakenear Highwood | 674 | 4 ft | 30 out of 100 Lake Score |
| East Vadnais Lakenear Vadnais Heights | 393 | 58 ft | 30 out of 100 Lake Score |
| Goose Lakenear Lake Shore Park | 115 | 6 ft | 30 out of 100 Lake Score |
| West Vadnais Lakenear Cardigan Junction | 212 | 9 ft | 19 out of 100 Lake Score |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Ramsey County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 20 lakes in Ramsey 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 Ramsey County?
Bald Eagle Lake is the largest at 1,049 acres, near White Bear Lake.
What is the deepest lake in Ramsey County?
Lake Phalen has the greatest recorded depth at 91 feet.
What fish can you catch in Ramsey County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed in Ramsey County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.