Pope County · 8,050 acres
Lake Minnewaska homes for sale
Lake Minnewaska covers about 8,050 acres in Pope County and reaches 32 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Long Beach, Starbuck, and Glenwood, and there is public access at three points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Minnewaska
Lake Minnewaska is the largest lake in Pope County at 8,050 acres, with Glenwood on its east end and Starbuck on its west end. It is broad rather than deep, topping out at 32 feet.
The next largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site are Lake Reno and Lake Emily. About 41% 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 Minnewaska, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Long Beach, 4 miles to Starbuck, and 4 miles to Glenwood. Janet's office in Alexandria is 19 miles to the north.
Lake Minnewaska facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 8,050 acres |
| Maximum depth | 32 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 41% |
| Shoreline | 19.9 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 3 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil, starry stonewort, and zebra mussel |
| County | Pope County |
| Nearest town | Long Beach |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 21 mi to Long Beach, 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 61-0130-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Minnewaska 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 Minnewaska
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Minnewaska is in Villard, about 11 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (18 and 20 miles). In Glenwood, whose center is about 4 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 2 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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What would make Lake Minnewaska right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Minnewaska. 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 Minnewaska
Is there public access on Lake Minnewaska?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Lake Minnewaska.
What fish are in Lake Minnewaska?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Minnewaska list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil, starry stonewort, and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0130-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Minnewaska?
Lake Minnewaska reaches 32 feet at its deepest and covers about 8,050 acres, with 19.9 miles of shoreline. That makes it the fourth-deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Minnewaska 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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