Lake Information

Lake Aaron is located 20 miles northwest of Alexandria and is just west of Millerville. It is surrounded by gradual hills of mixed hardwoods and grasslands.  The lake covers an area of approximately 545 acres, has a maximum depth of 17  feet and 4.5 miles of shoreline.  Public access is on southeast corner of the lake

Aaron is a good fishing lake, particularly for walleyes and northern pike and it is currently under a largemouth bass management program.

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Lake Agnes, Henry and Winona are located at the original site of the Village of Alexandria. All three lakes are no wake lakes, allowing small motors and motorless watercrafts only. Lake Winona public water access is on the northwest side. Public access to Lake Agnes public is located on the south side and leads to Lake Henry which has no public access.

Lake Agnes was named by Mrs. Cook, one of the early settlers of Alexandria, for William Kinkead's East Coast girlfriend. Lake Henry was named for the son of Charles Cook, the brother of Charlie and Louise Cook. Lake Winona is located on the west side of Alexandra and is named by Mary Kinkead for the first white child born in Alexandria.

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Lake Andrew is located just 4 miles south of Alexandria. It is spring fed, quiet and uncrowded. The maximum depth of Andrew is 83 feet and it has a total area of 946 acres and 5.3 miles of shoreline. Walleye and northern pike are the best species to fish for but largemouth bass and pan fish are also present.  Public Access is on southeast side.

Lake Andrew was named for the first doctor to reside in Alexandria.

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Lake Amelia is located in Pope County four miles northwest of Glenwood, the lake covers 932 acres with shore length of 7.3 miles. The maximum depth is 69 feet. Lake Amelia is a long narrow lake offering a good variety of walleye, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Public water access available on the south western end of the lake. There also is a bike trail that may be accessed at the north end of the lake. It will take you to Glenwood, around Lake Minnewaska and back to Amelia.

DNR Lake Amelia Information | Map

 

Barrett Lake is located in Grant County alone the east side of the city of Barrett. The lake covers 544 acres with a maximum depth of 28 feet and has 5.9 miles of shoreline. Barrett Lake is stocked regularly by the DNR. Walleye fishing in the early part of the season is best but fishing for largemouth bass, and crappies is also good. Public Access is on the south side near the city park.      

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Blackwell Lake is located 11 miles west of Alexandria and ½ mile west of Holmes City and is surrounded almost entirely dense hardwood forests which create a very secluded atmosphere. Blackwell's area is approximately 307 acres with a maximum depth of 42 feet. It is a good family fishing lake for bass, northern pike and pan fish. Public water access in on the northwest corner.

The Blackwell family were early settlers in the Holmes City area. George Blackwell Sr. immigrated to the United States from England in 1851.       

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Lake Brophy is located just 2 ½ miles west of Alexandria and is surrounded by hardwood stands and fields on rolling hills. The area of this lake is 347 acres with a maximum depth of 44 feet. The best species to fish for in Lake Brophy are northern pike and largemouth bass... There is access for smaller boats to a chain of lakes, including Union, Stoney, Taylor, and Cowdry. Public water access and parking are on the northwest side.        

Lake Brophy was named after the Brophy family, one of the early settlers in the area.      

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Lake Burgen is located 2 miles southeast of Alexandria. Its shore cover is primarily mixed hardwood. This lake covers 184 acres and has a maximum depth of 43 feet and shore length of 2.6 miles. Lake Burgen is best known for its bass and pan fishing. Public water access on northeast corner.

Lake Burgen was named for William B. Burgen who settled on the southwest shore of the lake, east of Lake Victoria, in 1869.       

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Lake Carlos is located 5 miles north of Alexandria and is one of the main lakes on Alexandria's beautiful Chain of Lakes . This large lake covers 2,520 acres with a maximum depth of 163 feet and the lake has 14.1 miles of shore length. The shoreline consists of rolling glacial hills covered with mixed hardwoods. Carlos is a very popular walleye fishing lake. Carlos State Park is located at the north end of the lake for camping, picnicking, nature trails and cross country skiing. There are four public water accesses providing ample parking and access for watercraft.

Lake Carlos is the source of the Long Prairie River. It has two inlets, Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Darling. Through the middle of the lake is a channel 50 feet deep the entire length of the lake. The water of Lake Carlos is very pure and of a deep olive green color. Sometimes it seems to become very blue, both light and dark. It is a perfect lake to swim in because it never gets too warm as some of the others do. There are four public accesses for Lake Carlos.       

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Lake Chippewa is located 10 miles northwest of Alexandria and 2 miles northeast of Brandon. Chippewa's area is 1,186 acres and the maximum depth is 95 feet. The shoreline is mainly mixed hardwoods interspersed with cropland and pasture. Lake Chippewa's walleye population is seven times the state average. With a variety of depth and bottom structure, there are several islands which ad to the beauty and charm of the lake. Walleye, bass and crappie offer a challenge year round. Public water access is on the northeast corner.      

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Little Chippewa Lake is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria and 3 miles north of Brandon, the shoreline consists of hardwood with pastured grassland. Little Chippewa is 209 acres in area and has a maximum depth of 24 feet. Best species to fish for are crappies, walleyes, northern pike, and largemouth bass. Public water access on southwest corner.The Chippewa were one of the first tribes that inhabited the area around 1850-1860 along with the Sioux and Winnebago tribes.       

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Lake Cowdry is located just 2 miles west of Alexandria. Its shoreline is rolling and wooded. Cowdry covers an area of 238 acres with a maximum dept of 51 feet. Shore length is 3 miles. It is a good bass and pan fish lake. Smaller boats can access the chain of smaller nearby lakes, Brophy, Union Stoney, and Taylor. Good sized public access on eastern corner of lake.      

Lake Cowdry was named for Samuel B. Cowdry, an early settler. He came to the area in 1860 but left to become an Episcopalian minister.

      

Crooked Lake and Round Lake are located 12 miles west of Alexandria and 2 ½ miles southeast of Holmes City. Its shores are surrounded by dense hardwood forests. Crooked Lake is 152 acres in size and the maximum depth is 35 feet. It is a good family fishing lake with many northern pike in the 4 to 6 pound class. Public water access on the northwest side.   

Round Lake is quite small (66 acres) but offers better than average northern pike. Primitive access for small boats only.      

Crooked Lake was named because of its contour.      

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Lake Darling is a 954 acres lake located on the northern edge of Alexandria. It is a very sandy lake with a maximum depth of 62 feet. 6.5 miles of shoreline. Darling is also one of the main lakes in the Chain of Lakes. The best species to fish for are walleyes and largemouth bass. Boat docking is available at the Arrowwood Resort Center. Arrowwood is also available for food or beverages from their lakeside café.
No public water access.      

Lake Darling was named for Andreas A. Darling, who came to the area in 1860.

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Devils Lake is located 13 miles northwest of Alexandria and 2 miles north of Brandon. The terrain bordering this lake is gently rolling hills with mixed hardwoods and some grasslands. The area of Devils Lake is 221 acres and the maximum depth is 25 feet. Shore length, 2.3 miles. Devils Lake has good fishing both for walleyes and pan fish. Public access on southwest side of the lake.

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Elk and Lower Elk Lake are located one mile north of the town of Hoffman approximately 20 miles west of Alexandria.

Elk Lake is a long narrow lake with a surface area of 190 acres maximum depth of 26 feet and shore length of 3.2 miles. The lake is continuously stocked with walleye that are above the state average for a lake of this size. There is a limited supply of northern pike and panfish. There is a public water access on the southeast end of the lake.       

Lower Elk Lake is not connected to Elk Lake. It has a surface area of 152 acres and maximum depth of 16 feet. The shore length is not available. It is also a long narrow lake. There is a decent population of black crappies. There is a public water access on the west end of the lake.      

DNR Elk Lake Information | Map
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Lake Freeborn is located 14 miles west of Alexandria and 2 ½ miles north of Farwell. Freeborn has an area of 241 acres and a maximum depth of 18 feet. . 3.3 miles of shoreline. The best species in this lake are walleyes and northern pike. Public water access on the east side of the lake.    

Lake Freeborn was named for John Freeborn who settled in the area in 1868.    

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Lake Geneva is a 630 acre lake located on the eastern edge of Alexandria with a maximum depth of 63 feet and a shore length of 5.4 miles. Sixty-five percent of its shoreline is surrounded by steep wooded slopes Lake Geneva is well known for its bass and crappie fishing, and is part of the Chain of Lakes. Public water access on southwest corner and northern east corner. There is a fishing pier available to the public at the southwest access area.      

Lake Geneva was first called Rowley but was later renamed by Shotwell for the resort town, Lake Geneva, in Switzerland. J. H. Letson built and operated a hotel there in 1884. In 1880 he built the Letson house where the Alexandria Hotel is now located in Alexandria. In 1884 he built a summer hotel on Lake Geneva, and called it the Alexandria. The Great Northern Railroad ran past it. A station was built there, they called it Geneva Beach. Travelers from St. Louis and other southern and eastern states came in great numbers with their trunks and stayed all summer.        

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Grant Lake is located 9 miles west of Alexandria at Holmes City. Grant is a picturesque lake surrounded by rolling hills and hardwoods. Water clarity is very good. Mostly sandy bottom with little weed coverage for pan fish. Know for active northern and black crappie. Surface is 171 acres and shore length is 1.5 miles. Public water access is on the west side of the lake.        

Grant Lake was named for one of the early families that settled in the Holmes City area.        

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Lake Ida is located 6 miles northwest of Alexandria and is favored by many for it's size and proximity to downtown Alexandria. Ida's area is 4,464 acres and its maximum depth is 104 feet with 21.2 miles of shoreline (95 percent of it is wooded). Walleye and northern pike are the main species in this lake along with largemouth and smallmouth bass. Public access at two locations on the east side of the lake.        

Lake Ida was named by Myron Colony, one of the first colonists on the lake for a girlfriend out East. He brought the first piano to Alexandria by ox team from St. Paul. It had come on a boat up the Mississippi to St. Paul. Bedman s Beach was one of the first if not the first fishing resort on Lake Ida.      

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Indian Lake is located 13 miles northwest of Alexandria and about a mile south of Leaf Valley. Indian Lake is a small lake with a 76 acres surface area and a maximum depth of 35 feet. Largemouth bass and larger than average northern pike can be found. Indian Lake is also known to produce Muskellunge. Catch and release is recommended for this grand fish. Heavily wooded, very private lake Primitive public water access on the north side.        

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Lake Irene is located 13 miles north of Alexandria. The shoreline consists of 60 percent gradual wooded slopes and 30 percent steep wooded slopes. Irene is 630 acres in size with a maximum depth of 43 feet. Shoreline length is 4.1 miles. The best species to fish for are walleyes and northern pike. In recent years, pan fish are reported in good numbers. Chet's Lakeside restaurant is located on the west side of the lake and has been around for over 40 years featuring a full menu and their special broasted chicken. Public water access on east side of the lake offers ample parking.        

Lake Irene was named for Irene Roadruck, daughter of an old family. Mrs. Roadruck's first name was Miltona (who another lake was named for). It was first known as Reservation Lake on early maps.      

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Lake Jesse is located 4 miles southeast of Alexandria. The shoreline consists of mixed hardwoods and pasture on rolling hills. The lake covers 105 acres and has a maximum depth of 26 feet. Jessie is a good pan fish, bass and northern pike lake and has access to the chain of lakes through Lake Victoria for smaller boats. No public water access.       

Lake Jessie was named after a daughter of an early settler of the area.

             

Lake Latoka is located 2 miles west of Alexandria and is surrounded by hardwood fringe on rolling glacial till. It has a maximum depth of 108 feet and covers an area of 776 acres and has 8.6 miles of shoreline. Latoka is a good fishing lake for pan fish and walleyes and is an extremely clear lake with clarity to 14 feet. The south side also features an excellent public swimming beach with lifeguards during the primary summer months. All homes on Latoka enjoy a short drive to Alexandria's shopping ,schools, medical facilities and services. Public water access at the south and north ends of the lake.      

Lake Latoka is one of the few area lakes that retained its original Indian name. Latoka means "pretty lake" .    

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Lake Leven and Lake Villard is located in Pope County about 13 miles southeast of Alexandria and 5 miles northeast of Glenwood. Lake Leven is somewhat small at 283 surface area, maximum depth of 33 feet, and shore length of 2.6 miles. It is known for some large mouth bass and pan fish. Public water access on east side of the lake.    

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Villard Lake is located just south of Leven Lake. Surface area 536 acres, maximum depth of 16 feet and shore length of 3.6 miles. Active population of smaller than average northern pike, pan fish and some large mouth bass. Public water access on northeast corner.        

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Lobster Lake is located 6 miles west of Alexandria with winding shoreline surrounded by dense forests. The area of the lake is 1,308 acres and the maximum depth is 65 feet with nearly 17 miles of shoreline. Lobster Lake contains good populations of northern pike, bass and crappies. In addition, the lake was stocked with muskies in 1968 and trophy fish have been reported Lobster Lake offers many secluded bays and structure alone with several islands for a unique boating or fishing experience. Public water access on northwest corner.

Lake Lobster was originally named Kinkead for one of the prominent early settlers, but was later changed to Lobster because it resembles a lobster in shape.    

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Lake Le Homme Dieu is located on the northern edge of Alexandria and covers an area of 1,744 acres and has a maximum depth of 85 feet. Ninety percent of the lake's wooded shoreline (9 miles) is developed with homes or cabins. Le Homme Dieu connects with Lake Carlos and Geneva on the Chain of Lakes. Walleyes and northern pike are the best species to fish for on Le Homme Dieu but there also is a good population of largemouth bass. A public swimming beach (Le Homme Dieu Beach) on the southeast corner with lifeguards available during the summer months. There is also an unofficial swimming area (Rotary Beach) near the west side with no lifeguard on duty. Public water access provides good parking and boat access.        

"Lake Le Homme Dieu is one of the most beautiful sheets of water in America" a writer in National Geographical Magazine wrote some time ago. The north shore area of this lake, called Interlachen Park was named for Interlochen, Switzerland, which means between the lakes.  The naming of Lakes Carlos, and Le Homme Dieu have been hard nuts to crack. In Dr. Warren Upham's book on Geographical Names in Minnesota, he says that G. A. Kortshch wrote him that they were named by Glendy King, an early homesteader in that area. King named Carlos and Le Homme Dieu for his two friends in West Point Academy. Le Homme Dieu means 'man of God' in French. The proper spelling is L'homme Dieu with a pronuncation of "lumm due" but the majority of locals pronounce it "la homma due".      

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Lake Louise is located 4 miles west of Alexandria. The terrain surrounding the lake is rolling and sandy. Louise is 219 acres in area and it's maximum depth is 33 feet with 2.2 miles of shoreline. This is a good family fishing lake with pan fish and bass being the main species caught. Excellent water clarity to 13.5 feet. Lake Darling and Arrowwood Resort are nearby. Public water access on west side of the lake.        

DNR Lake Louise Information | Map

    

Maple Lake is located 8 miles south of Alexandria. Its shores are 50 percent wooded and 50 percent agricultural land. There are both homes and cottages on this lake. Maple Lake is 815 acres in size and the maximum depth is 78 feet. Shoreline length is 9.2 miles. Walleye and northern pike are the best species to fish for. Maple Lake has good water clarity. Its wood shoreline, large island and beauty add to the charm of this lake. Public water access on southwest side of the lake.       

Maple Lake was named by Nels Olson, an early settler to the area, for the many maple trees that surround the lake the maple syrup that was collected there and is still today.    

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Lake Mary is located 5 miles southwest of Alexandria. Most of the lake s shoreline is gradually sloping developed woodland with both homes and cottages present. Lake Mary has a total area of 2,371 acres and a maximum depth of 34 feet. Shoreline length is 24 miles. There are good populations of both walleyes and pan fish in the lake. There is a shelf or bowl that travels around the entire lake with depth ranging for 10 to 20 feet. Public water accesses at the northeast corner and the south end of the lake.

Lake Mary was named for Mary Kinkead from Wilmington, Delaware, a sister of the Kinkead brothers. An early hotel for tourists was built by Orv Reynolds, a well known guide and his wife, Mary, who was famous for her cooking at the Letson House. They named their hotel The Maryland.  It became noted for its good food and hospitality to the tourists.   

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Mill Lake is located 8 miles west of Alexandria and just north of Holmes City. The shoreline consists of mixed hardwood fringe, pasture and cropland with varying elevation. Mill Lake is 600 acres in size and the maximum depth is 40 feet. Shoreline length is 5 miles. Public access on southeast side.    

Mill lake was named for the Mill family, one of the early settlers and was originally called Cornelia Lake in 1860.   

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Lake Miltona is approximately 10 miles north of Alexandria and is a popular lake. The shoreline consists of hardwoods on gently rolling sand hills. It is Douglas county s largest lake with an area of 5,838 acres and maximum depth of 105 feet. The shoreline is 15 miles in length. There are two public water accesses and one township owned on the west shore.

Muskellunge were introduced to the lake in 1993 and have been restocked regularly since then. Good size musky catches have been reported.      

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Lake Mina is located 5 miles west of Alexandria. Its shoreline consists of hardwood forest, pasture and cropland. Mina is 424 acres in area and maximum depth is 123 feet. Shoreline length is 5.8 miles The best species to fish for are pan fish, bass, and muskie. There have been some nice sized walleyes takes from this sleeper of a lake. Public access located on north side.        

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Lake Minnewaska is located in Pope County, 16 miles south of Alexandria and forms the south border of the City of Glenwood. It covers an area of 7,110 and has a maximum depth of 32 feet. Shoreline length is 20 miles. The best species to fish for are walleyes, pan fish, and bass. There are three public water accesses.    

There is a public access at City Park on the east end of Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood. There is a second access in Glenwood on the north side at Eagle Point and a third access at City Park in Starbuck. Both city parks offer public swimming and picnic areas.      

Minnewaska was taken from the Sioux word 'Minne' which means water and 'waska' which means good .

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Moon Lake is located 11 miles west of Alexandria and 1 mile east of Brandon. It is surrounded by dense forest which created a very secluded atmosphere. Moon Lake covers an area of 124 acres and has a maximum depth of 38 feet. Shoreline length is 2.3 miles. The heavily wooded area and large undeveloped portions provide a quiet 'up north' atmosphere. Public water access on the east side.

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Lake Moses is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Alexandria. The shoreline cover consists of hardwood fringe with grasslands on gentle slopes. The area of the lake is 822 acres with the maximum depth is 32 feet. Shoreline length is 4.5 miles. Pan fish and bass are the best species to fish for. Lake Moses has excellent water clarity to 13 feet. Public water access on northwest side about 7 miles from Brandon.      

Moses was named by W. B. Moses, a prominent resident of Alexandria.      

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Lake Osakis is located mainly in Todd County, 9 miles east of Alexandria at the town of Osakis. The lake is bordered on the south side by the town of Osakis and is mostly developed with lake homes and resorts along the east and north shores. The west side is largely undeveloped farm land with some lake development. Osakis is a great lake for fishing walleye, northern pike and largemouth bass. Surface area is 6,270 acres and maximum depth of 67 feet. Shoreline length is 21.2 miles.    

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Oscar Lake is located 10 miles west of Alexandria and 3 miles west of Holmes City. The shoreline is relatively level with mixed hardwoods on sand soil. The area of the lake is 630 acres and the maximum depth is 20 feet. Shoreline length is 7.3 miles Oscar Lake has good fishing for northern pike and walleyes. Lake Oscar has produced some nice sized largemouth bass in recent years. Eurasian milfoil is present on Lake Oscar so be careful to remove all vegetation and drain live wells when leaving the lake. There is a gravel public water access on the north side of the lake.      

Oscar was named for the king of Sweden.    

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Pelican Lake (Pope County) is located 3 miles west of Glenwood. It has a surface area of 519 acres with a maximum depth of 34 feet. Shoreline length is 4.8 miles. Due to moderately shallow conditions, the lake is aerated by the DNR during the winter months and also recorded some kill. The northern pike are smaller than normal average but some good size catches have been reported. Limited largemouth bass and walleye supply. Public water access on northeast corner.    

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Pelican Lake (Grant County) is located 2 miles south of the town of Ashby. Pelican is a large shallow lake with a surface area of 3,932 acres and a maximum depth of 21 feet. Shoreline length is 26.8 miles. There are many smaller bays and several islands. Public water access is on the northwest side.      

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Pomme De Terre Lake (Grant County) is located about 25 miles northwest of Alexandria between Elbow Lake to the west and Ashby to the northeast. Pomme De Terre is a good sized body of water that is part of the Pomme De Terre river flowage. Surface area is 1,758 feet and maximum depth of 25 feet. Shoreline length is 13.7 miles. There are two public water accesses, one on the east side and a second on the south end of the lake.      

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Rachel Lake is located 12.5 miles southwest of Alexandria. The area around the lake is heavily wooded and private. There are several small bays and an island. Surface area is 496 acres with a maximum depth of 65 feet. Good water clarity to 9 feet. Public water access on northeast side.      

Rachel was named after a daughter of either the Blackwells or Grants who settled nearby.   

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Red Rock Lake is located 19 miles west of Alexandria. The shoreline consists of hardwood fringe on crop and pasture land. The area of Red Rock is 708 acres and the maximum depth is 22 feet. Shoreline length is 6.9 miles. The lake is irregular shaped and offers numerous bays and three islands. It also supports good water fowl hunting in the fall. The lake was named for the color of rocks in the lake or on the shoreline. Public water access is on east side.

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Lake Reno is located 8 miles south of Alexandria. The shoreline cover of hardwood stands, farmland and pasture. The area of the lake is 3722 acres and maximum depth of 30 feet. Shoreline length is 11.2 miles. Lake Reno is well known for its excellent walleye fishing during the summer and winter months. Public water access is on the northeast corner.      

Reno was named for Jesse Lee Reno, a Major General in the US Volunteers, killed in the Civil War battle of South Mountain (Maryland).

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Smith Lake is located 6 miles east of Alexandria. The shoreline consists mostly of woods on gentle slopes. The area of the lake is 575 acres and the maximum depth is 30 feet. Shoreline length is 5.5 miles. Smith Lake has good fishing for bass and pan fish. Public water access on the northeast corner.      

Smith Lake was named for one of the settlers to the area.      

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Stowe Lake is located 15 miles west of Alexandria. The shoreline consists of mixed hardwoods and pasture land. The area of Stowe Lake is 366 acres and the maximum depth is 14 feet. Shoreline length is 4 miles. The best species to fish for are pan fish and northern pike.

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Turtle Lake is located 7 miles south of Alexandria. It has a surface area of 220 acres and maximum depth of 21 feet. Shoreline length is 3 miles and is surrounded by farmland. Public water access on the southwest side.      

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Union Lake is located 5 miles southeast of Alexandria. The shoreline cover consists mostly of woods, with the balance being cultivated fields. The area of the lake is 104 acres and the maximum depth is 45 feet. Shoreline length is 1.7 miles. There is a sandy beach area new the access for swimming. Public water access on the east side.

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Lake Vermont is located 16 miles north of Alexandria and 3 miles northwest of Miltona. The shore cover is primarily woods interspersed with grasslands on varying elevations. The area of the lake is 309 acres and the maximum depth is 59 feet. Shoreline length is 5.6 miles. The best species to fish for are pan fish and bass. Vermont is a very pretty lake with a quiet private setting. Public water access on the southwest side.

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Lake Victoria is located on the east side of Alexandria. Surface area is 419 acres with a maximum depth of 60 feet. Shoreline length is 6.4 miles. Victoria is a long narrow lake with a new access bridge that allows travel to Lake Geneva and from there to the other Chain of Lakes of Alexandria. There is a public fishing pier on the southwest corner. Public water access on southwest corner.      

Lake Victoria was named by Walter Shotwell, for the English Queen.

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Lake Villard is just north of Lake Amelia and is 536 acres with a maximum depth of 16 feet and 3.6 miles of shoreline. Fishermen like it for walleyes, northern pike, blue gill, yellow perch, black crappie and large mouth bass.

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Whiskey Lake is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria and 1 mile from the town of Brandon. It has a surface area of 158 acres and maximum depth of 46 feet. Shoreline length is 2.6 miles. Most of the lake is surrounded by hardwood trees. The lake was named because of the rusty brown color of the water of the lake. Public water access on the northeast end of the lake.      

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