Best Lakes in Washington County
The top 15 of 18 lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Lake St. Croix
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater8,393 acres
8,393 acres · Walleye, Sauger
2.White Bear Lake
80 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · White Bear Lake2,428 acres
2,428 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Lake Elmo
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo257 acres
257 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
4.Square Lake
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater203 acres
203 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
5.Big Marine Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake1,799 acres
1,799 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
6.Forest Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake2,271 acres
2,271 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
7.Big Carnelian Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater457 acres
457 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.Tanners Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall74 acres
74 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
9.Jane Lake
58 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo158 acres
158 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
10.DeMontreville Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo157 acres
157 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
11.Lily Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater44 acres
44 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.Battle Creek
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall106 acres
106 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
13.Clear Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake429 acres
429 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
14.Bone Lake
51 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake221 acres
221 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
15.Goose Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Scandia76 acres
76 acres · Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Washington County?
Lake St. Croix has the highest Lake Score in Washington County at 83 out of 100, followed by White Bear Lake and Lake Elmo. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.