Lakes in Watonwan County, Minnesota
5 lakes in Watonwan County, ranked by Lake Score.
Watonwan County has 5 lakes in this directory covering about 1,600 acres of water. The largest is Wood Lake at 559 acres, and the deepest on record is St. James Lake at 15 feet. 4 have a public boat launch.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, black crappie, and bluegill.
St. James Lake
55 out of 100 Lake ScoreWatonwan · Saint James203 acres
Kansas Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreWatonwan · Saint James403 acres
Long Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreWatonwan · Saint James263 acres
Wood Lake
32 out of 100 Lake ScoreWatonwan · Sveadahl559 acres
Fedji Lake
29 out of 100 Lake ScoreWatonwan · Perth172 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 5 lakes in Watonwan 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 Watonwan County?
Wood Lake is the largest at 559 acres, near Sveadahl.
What is the deepest lake in Watonwan County?
St. James Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 15 feet.
What fish can you catch in Watonwan County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, black crappie, and bluegill in Watonwan County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.