Kandiyohi County · 1,023 acres
Lake Elizabeth homes for sale
Homes on Lake Elizabeth sit in Kandiyohi County near Atwater, Kandiyohi, and Grove City. The lake is about 1,023 acres, 9 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Elizabeth
Lake Elizabeth is a 1,023-acre lake south of Atwater. At 9 feet maximum depth it is entirely littoral, better suited to shoreline living and waterfowl than deep-water boating.
Figures are the DNR main-lake record (DOW 34-0022-02). Very shallow.
Lake Elizabeth is the fifth-largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, and Green Lake is the largest.
From the middle of Lake Elizabeth, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Atwater, 8 miles to Kandiyohi, and 8 miles to Grove City. Janet's office in Alexandria is 63 miles to the northwest.
Lake Elizabeth facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 1,023 acres |
| Maximum depth | 9 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 100% |
| Shoreline | 9.2 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Atwater |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 74 mi to Atwater, an hour and 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0022-02 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Elizabeth
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Lake Elizabeth ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
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 Elizabeth
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Elizabeth is in Spicer, about 13 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Prinsburg (21 miles) and Redwood Falls (39 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Elizabeth right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Elizabeth, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Elizabeth
Is there public access on Lake Elizabeth?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Elizabeth.
What fish are in Lake Elizabeth?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Elizabeth list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Its DNR lake ID is 34-0022-02, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Elizabeth?
Lake Elizabeth reaches 9 feet at its deepest and covers about 1,023 acres, with 9.2 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Lake Elizabeth?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Kandiyohi County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Elizabeth
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.