Minnesota regional lake guide
Metro Minnesota
Vibrant communities and lakes close to home.
12 Great Lakes in Metro Minnesota
Explore twelve large or high-interest lakes in this region. Each lake and county name links to its planned site page.
Minnetonka-Lower Lake
Hennepin CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Minnetonka-Upper Lake
Hennepin CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Waconia
Carver CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
White Bear
Washington CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Forest
Washington CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Big Marine (Main Lake)
Washington CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Coon
Anoka CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Byllesby
Dakota CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Bald Eagle
Ramsey CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Lower Prior
Scott CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Medicine
Hennepin CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Independence
Hennepin CountyLake profile with county details, acreage, recreation links, and mapped lake information.
Lake Education & Planning Guides
Use these learning pages to understand lake science, safety, fish, plants, recreation, and trusted official resources.
Shoreline Stewardship
Protect shorelines with smart buffers, native plants, and erosion control.
Open Guide