Douglas County · 997 acres
Lake Oscar homes for sale
Buyers looking at Lake Oscar are looking at about 997 acres of water in Douglas County, 25 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge, and the nearest towns are Kensington and Hoffman.
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The lake
About Lake Oscar
Lake Oscar lies west of Alexandria near Holmes City. The DNR records its main basin at 997 acres with a maximum depth of 25 feet.
The DNR splits Oscar into north and south basins; acreage and depth here are the south (main) basin record, DOW 21-0257-02.
Lake Oscar is the tenth-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 47% 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 Oscar, as the crow flies, it is about 6 miles to Kensington and 9 miles to Hoffman. Janet's office in Alexandria is 12 miles to the east.
Lake Oscar facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 997 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 47% |
| Shoreline | 11.4 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Kensington |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 22 mi to Kensington, 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0257-02 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Oscar 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 Oscar
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Oscar is in Alexandria, about 8 miles from the lake as the crow flies. Two more are in Alexandria (13 and 16 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Oscar right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Oscar 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 Oscar
Is there public access on Lake Oscar?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Oscar.
What fish are in Lake Oscar?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Oscar list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and muskellunge. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0257-02, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Oscar?
Lake Oscar reaches 25 feet at its deepest and covers about 997 acres, with 11.4 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 23rd-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
What is the first step to buying on Lake Oscar?
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 Oscar and the lakes around it.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Oscar
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.