Best Lakes in Scott County
The top 12 of 12 lakes in Scott County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lower Prior Lake
73 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Grainwood956 acres
956 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.Cedar Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · New Prague793 acres
793 acres · Walleye, Tiger Muskellunge
3.Cleary Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Prior Lake145 acres
145 acres · Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
4.Upper Prior Lake
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Grainwood386 acres
386 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
5.Spring Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Prior Lake592 acres
592 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Fish Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Prior Lake176 acres
176 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.O'Dowd Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Shakopee301 acres
301 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.McMahon Lake
50 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Credit River187 acres
187 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Thole Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Shakopee119 acres
119 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
10.Pleasant Lake
38 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Jordan (Scott)289 acres
289 acres · Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
11.Gifford Lake
28 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Carver119 acres
119 acres
12.Cynthia Lake
25 out of 100 Lake ScoreScott · Prior196 acres
196 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Scott County?
Lower Prior Lake has the highest Lake Score in Scott County at 73 out of 100, followed by Cedar Lake and Cleary Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.