Kandiyohi County · 2,730 acres
Big Kandiyohi Lake homes for sale
For a lake home on Big Kandiyohi Lake, the basics: about 2,730 acres, 18 feet at the deepest, Kandiyohi County, and Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi, and Willmar close by. There is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR, and the lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.
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The lake
About Big Kandiyohi Lake
Big Kandiyohi Lake is a 2,730-acre lake in southern Kandiyohi County near Lake Lillian. It is shallow at 18 feet with county and DNR ramps.
Big Kandiyohi Lake is the second-largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, after Green Lake. About 53% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Big Kandiyohi Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Lake Lillian, 9 miles to Kandiyohi, and 10 miles to Willmar. Janet's office in Alexandria is 65 miles to the north.
Big Kandiyohi Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,730 acres |
| Maximum depth | 18 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 53% |
| Shoreline | 14.3 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Lake Lillian |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 87 mi to Lake Lillian, an hour and 40 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0086-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Big Kandiyohi Lake are private or association roads. Ask who maintains them, whether they are plowed in winter, and what the annual road or association fee is before you commit.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Big Kandiyohi Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Big Kandiyohi Lake is in Prinsburg, about 13 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Spicer (16 miles) and Redwood Falls (32 miles). In Willmar, whose center is about 10 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 11 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Big Kandiyohi Lake right for you?
Buyers looking at Big Kandiyohi Lake can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Big Kandiyohi Lake
Is there public access on Big Kandiyohi Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Big Kandiyohi Lake.
What fish are in Big Kandiyohi Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Big Kandiyohi Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. Its DNR lake ID is 34-0086-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Big Kandiyohi Lake?
Big Kandiyohi Lake reaches 18 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,730 acres, with 14.3 miles of shoreline. That makes it the tenth-deepest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
What is the first step to buying on Big Kandiyohi Lake?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you want: year-round or seasonal, how much shoreline, and your budget. She will set up a NorthstarMLS search for Big Kandiyohi Lake and the lakes around it.
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