Deepest lakes & reservoirs in Minnesota by maximum depth (ft)
The estimated greatest depth of the water in a lake can be measured at the lake’s normal elevation. If the water volume and surface area of a lake are known, an estimate of the lake’s average depth can be calculated:Water volume ÷ Surface Area = Average Depth
Example: 1,000,000 acre-feet ÷ 20,000 acres = 50 feet average depth.
You can find many of the the world’s deepest lakes on LakeLubbers. If you sort the list, you will find the (maximum depth of) the shallowest lakes in our database. Note: For some lakes, lake depth data is unknown, so this table may display fewer lakes than the total 116 articles we have published for Minnesota lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US Midwest Region > Minnesota > Compared by maximum depth in feet. This list does not represent all lakes in Minnesota, only the 116 Minnesota lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Max depth in feet | Lake description |
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Lake Elmo (Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Region, MN, Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
140 ft | Shining like a jewel in an oasis of green, Lake Elmo is located along the eastern city limits of St. Paul, Minnesota. This 281-acre lake has been offe … |
Whitefish Chain of Lakes (Central Minnesota, Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
138 ft | Also known as Pine River Reservoir Whitefish Chain of Lakes, also known as the Pine River Reservoir, is one of six Mississippi River Headwater Reservoirs in central Minnesota. Located i … |
Big Sand Lake (Minnesota, Northwest Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
135 ft | One of the many beautiful lakes in Northwest Minnesota is Big Sand Lake with over 1600 acres, providing many opportunities to enjoy water sports of al … |
Kabekona Lake, MN (Minnesota, Northwest Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
133 ft | They start almost every day this way, sitting on the deck, and watching the loons glide across Kabekona Lake. When they were ready to retire they knew … |
Roosevelt Lake MN (Central Minnesota, Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
129 ft | Also known as Crooked Lake -historical Roosevelt Lake is the kind of place that evokes generations of memories. Located about 45 miles north of Brainerd, Roosevelt Lake is at the north end … |
Big Trout Lake (Central Minnesota, Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
128 ft | One of the prettiest places to watch the sun rise in Central Minnesota is Big Trout Lake. This popular lake on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes is wonderf … |
Burntside Lake, MN (Minnesota, Northeast Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
126 ft | Burntside Lake is an impressive nine-mile long lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. With a surface area of 7,314 acres and no motor restrictions, Burn … |
Deer Lake, MN (Minnesota, Northeast Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
120 ft | Also known as Lake of Changing Colors Often called the “Lake of Changing Colors,” Deer Lake is a jewel in Minnesota’s northwoods country. Located northwest of Grand Rapids in south-central … |
Otter Tail Lake, MN (Central Minnesota, Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
120 ft | With over 13,000 acres of water and 22 miles of shoreline, Otter Tail Lake is the largest lake in Otter Tail County and is located in the Central tour … |
Cass Lake, MN (Minnesota, Northwest Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
120 ft | Cass Lake is, without a doubt, one of Minnesota’s natural treasures. Its scenic beauty is only surpassed by its rich history, unique features and the … |
Wabana Lake (Minnesota, Northeast Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
115 ft | Also known as Wabana Chain of Lakes Trilling their distinctive call, loons glide across the surface of Wabana Lake, dodging in and out of the mist rising from the exceptionally clear wat … |
Pokegama Lake (Minnesota, Northeast Minnesota, US Midwest Region, USA) |
114 ft | Also known as Lake Pokegama Pokegama Lake has been a premier vacation destination for over 100 years. Located on the southwestern side of Grand Rapids, Minnesota in Itasca County … |