Pope County · 2,316 acres
Lake Emily homes for sale
For a lake home on Lake Emily, the basics: about 2,316 acres, 6 feet at the deepest, Pope County, and Hancock, Cyrus, and Starbuck close by. There is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR, and the lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie.
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The lake
About Lake Emily
Lake Emily is a 2,316-acre lake in southwest Pope County near Hancock. With a maximum depth of 6 feet it is almost entirely littoral, so it draws waterfowl and hunters more than deep-water boaters.
Very shallow; check winter fish-kill history and water levels before buying for recreation.
Lake Emily is the third-largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, after Lake Minnewaska and Lake Reno.
From the middle of Lake Emily, as the crow flies, it is about 8 miles to Hancock, 8 miles to Cyrus, and 8 miles to Starbuck. Janet's office in Alexandria is 29 miles to the northeast.
Lake Emily facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,316 acres |
| Maximum depth | 6 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 100% |
| Shoreline | 12.0 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Pope County |
| Nearest town | Hancock |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 42 mi to Hancock, 50 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 61-0180-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Emily
What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Emily 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 Lake Emily
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Emily is in Villard, about 22 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (27 and 30 miles). In Glenwood, whose center is about 16 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 2 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Emily right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Emily 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 Lake Emily
Is there public access on Lake Emily?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Emily.
What fish are in Lake Emily?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Emily list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0180-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Emily?
Lake Emily reaches 6 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,316 acres, with 12.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
What is the first step to buying on Lake Emily?
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 Lake Emily and the lakes around it.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Emily
Lake, Cabin and Land
Buying Near Lake Emily: What a Shallow-Lake Record Means
Buying near Lake Emily in Pope County? Use dated shallow-lake records to check boating, seasonal water conditions and the shoreline before choosing a home.
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