---
type: lake
name: "Lake Elmo"
county: "Washington"
nearest_town: "Lake Elmo"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 257
max_depth_ft: 140
latitude: 44.98409
longitude: -92.88683
lake_score: 78
dnr_lake_id: "82010600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lake-elmo
---

# Lake Elmo

Lake in Washington County, Minnesota, near Lake Elmo

- **Surface Area**: 257 acres
- **Max Depth**: 140 ft
- **Average Depth**: 31 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 18.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 78/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Elmo is a 257-acre lake near Lake Elmo in Washington County, Minnesota. It reaches 140 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 31 feet, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18.7 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge**: Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Fishing Pier

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Jane Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/jane-lake) - 2.9 miles, 158 acres
- [DeMontreville Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/demontreville-lake) - 3.8 miles, 157 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/long-lake) - 4.7 miles, 102 acres
- [Battle Creek](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/battle-creek) - 5 miles, 106 acres
- [Tanners Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/tanners-lake) - 5.1 miles, 74 acres
- [Lily Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lily-lake) - 5.4 miles, 44 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.98409,-92.88683)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=82010600)
- [All lakes in Washington County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lake-elmo)*