Stearns County · 2,968 acres
Lake Koronis homes for sale
Lake Koronis covers about 2,968 acres in Stearns County and reaches 132 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Paynesville and Roscoe, and there is public access at five points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Koronis
Lake Koronis at Paynesville is the deepest lake in Stearns County at 132 feet and one of the largest at 2,968 acres. The DNR lists five public accesses.
Figures are the DNR main-lake record (DOW 73-0200-02). Starry stonewort and zebra mussels are confirmed here.
Lake Koronis is the largest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site, ahead of Rice Lake and Cedar Island Lake. About 40% 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 Lake Koronis, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Paynesville and 8 miles to Roscoe. Janet's office in Alexandria is 50 miles to the northwest.
Lake Koronis facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,968 acres |
| Maximum depth | 132 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 40% |
| Shoreline | 15.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 5 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | starry stonewort and zebra mussel |
| County | Stearns County |
| Nearest town | Paynesville |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 59 mi to Paynesville, an hour and 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 73-0200-02 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Koronis
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Koronis 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 Koronis
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Koronis is in Spicer, about 12 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in St. Cloud (31 miles) and Prinsburg (36 miles). In New London, whose center is about 12 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 Koronis right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Koronis 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 Koronis
Is there public access on Lake Koronis?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at five points on Lake Koronis.
What fish are in Lake Koronis?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Koronis list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed starry stonewort and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 73-0200-02, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Koronis?
Lake Koronis reaches 132 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,968 acres, with 15.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site.
What is the first step to buying on Lake Koronis?
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 Koronis and the lakes around it.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Koronis
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Lake Koronis: Reading AIS Records and Shoreline Plans Together
Review Lake Koronis invasive species records alongside dock plans, plant permits and equipment transfers before buying a lake property near Paynesville.
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