Lake Washington
About Lake Washington
Lake Washington is a 155-acre lake near Buffalo in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including largemouth bass and black crappie. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2009.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Washington
- 155 acres, up to 21 feet deep, near Buffalo
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass and black crappie
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 155 acres
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 158 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2009
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Washington?
Lake Washington is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Buffalo. It covers 155 acres and reaches 21 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Washington?
Lake Washington covers 155 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 21 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Washington?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Washington?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Lake Washington.
Can you swim at Lake Washington?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Washington. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Lake Washington stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lake Washington; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.