Douglas County · 152 acres
Lake Henry homes for sale
Lake Henry is a 152-acre lake in Douglas County with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Alexandria, Nelson, and Carlos are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Henry
Lake Henry is a 152-acre lake just north of Lake Agnes on the north side of Alexandria. Most of the shoreline is residential.
The DNR lists one public access with no boat ramp (type code C).
Lake Henry is the 21st-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 60% 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 Lake Henry, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Alexandria, 5 miles to Nelson, and 6 miles to Carlos. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Henry facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 152 acres |
| Maximum depth | 32 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 60% |
| Shoreline | 2.0 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 | Alexandria |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 1 mi to Alexandria, 5 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0051-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Henry 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 Henry
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Henry is in Alexandria, about 1 mile from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (4 miles), and the next closest is in Carlos (6 miles).
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What would make Lake Henry right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Henry. 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 Henry
Is there public access on Lake Henry?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Henry. The DNR lists one public access with no boat ramp (type code C).
What fish are in Lake Henry?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Henry list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0051-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Henry?
Lake Henry reaches 32 feet at its deepest and covers about 152 acres, with 2.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 18th-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Henry 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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