Douglas County · 923 acres
Lake Andrew homes for sale
At roughly 923 acres and 83 feet at its deepest, Lake Andrew is a Douglas County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and Forada, Alexandria, and Nelson are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Lake Andrew
Lake Andrew sits beside the city of Forada, south of Alexandria. It is 923 acres and 83 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Lake Andrew is the 11th-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. Only about 35% of it is under 15 feet deep (the DNR's littoral zone, where most aquatic plants grow), so most of the lake is deeper open water.
From the middle of Lake Andrew, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Forada, 4 miles to Alexandria, and 9 miles to Nelson. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Andrew facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 923 acres |
| Maximum depth | 83 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 35% |
| Shoreline | 5.6 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Forada |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi to Forada, 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0085-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Andrew 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.
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 Lake Andrew
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Andrew is in Alexandria, about 4 miles from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (7 miles), and the next closest is in Villard (10 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Andrew right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Andrew. 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 Lake Andrew
Is there public access on Lake Andrew?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Andrew.
What fish are in Lake Andrew?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Andrew list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0085-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Andrew?
Lake Andrew reaches 83 feet at its deepest and covers about 923 acres, with 5.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the seventh-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Andrew 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.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Andrew
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.