Pope County · 3,809 acres
Lake Reno homes for sale
Lake Reno is a 3,809-acre lake in Pope County with a maximum depth of 23 feet. Forada, Lowry, and Glenwood are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Reno
Lake Reno is a 3,809-acre lake in northern Pope County between Glenwood and Alexandria. It is shallow at 23 feet with about half its area in the littoral zone, and has two DNR concrete ramps.
Lake Reno is the second-largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, after Lake Minnewaska.
From the middle of Lake Reno, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Forada, 5 miles to Lowry, and 6 miles to Glenwood. Janet's office in Alexandria is 10 miles to the north.
Lake Reno facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 3,809 acres |
| Maximum depth | 23 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 53% |
| Shoreline | 11.6 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Pope County |
| Nearest town | Forada |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi to Forada, 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 61-0078-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Dock and lift setups on Lake Reno stay with the property in some sales and leave with the seller in others. Janet writes the purchase agreement so there is no confusion about what is included.
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 Reno
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Reno is in Villard, about 8 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (9 and 12 miles). In Glenwood, whose center is about 6 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 Reno right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Reno, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Reno
Is there public access on Lake Reno?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Lake Reno.
What fish are in Lake Reno?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Reno list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0078-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Reno?
Lake Reno reaches 23 feet at its deepest and covers about 3,809 acres, with 11.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the sixth-deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Lake Reno homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Lake Reno usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Pope County for any property you consider.
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