Lakes in Waseca County, Minnesota
7 lakes in Waseca County, ranked by Lake Score.
Waseca County has 7 lakes in this directory covering about 3,519 acres of water. The largest is Lake Elysian at 2,215 acres, and the deepest on record is Reeds Lake at 58 feet. 6 have a public boat launch and 1 has a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are northern pike, bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, and pumpkinseed.
Clear Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Waseca649 acres
Lake Elysian
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Elysian2,215 acres
Reeds Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Elysian195 acres
St. Olaf Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Mankato91 acres
Lily Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Elysian114 acres
Loon Lake
43 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Waseca125 acres
Toner's Lake
14 out of 100 Lake ScoreWaseca · Palmer130 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Waseca County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 7 lakes in Waseca 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 Waseca County?
Lake Elysian is the largest at 2,215 acres, near Elysian.
What is the deepest lake in Waseca County?
Reeds Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 58 feet.
What fish can you catch in Waseca County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record northern pike, bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, and pumpkinseed in Waseca County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.