Grant County · 530 acres
Barrett Lake homes for sale
Barrett Lake covers about 530 acres in Grant County and reaches 28 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Barrett, Elbow Lake, and Hoffman, and there is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Barrett Lake
Barrett Lake lies at the city of Barrett in Grant County. It is 530 acres and 28 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a city access.
Barrett Lake is the third-largest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site, after Pelican Lake (Ashby) and Pomme de Terre Lake. About 80% of it is under 15 feet deep, the zone the DNR calls littoral, where most aquatic plants grow, so shallow water makes up most of the lake.
From the middle of Barrett Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 1 mile to Barrett, 7 miles to Elbow Lake, and 7 miles to Hoffman. Janet's office in Alexandria is 25 miles to the east.
Barrett Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 530 acres |
| Maximum depth | 28 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 80% |
| Shoreline | 6.1 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Barrett |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 32 mi to Barrett, 35 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 26-0095-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Barrett Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
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Track record
Janet's sales near Barrett Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Barrett Lake is in Alexandria, about 21 miles from the lake as the crow flies. Two more are in Alexandria (23 and 26 miles). In Hoffman, whose center is about 8 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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What would make Barrett Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Barrett Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Barrett Lake
Is there public access on Barrett Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Barrett Lake.
What fish are in Barrett Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Barrett Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 26-0095-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Barrett Lake?
Barrett Lake reaches 28 feet at its deepest and covers about 530 acres, with 6.1 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Barrett Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
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