Douglas County · 1,334 acres
Lobster Lake homes for sale
Buyers looking at Lobster Lake are looking at about 1,334 acres of water in Douglas County, 65 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and the nearest towns are Garfield, Brandon, and Alexandria.
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The lake
About Lobster Lake
Lobster Lake, west of Alexandria near Holmes City, has more than 17 miles of shoreline for its 1,334 acres because of its east and west bays. Maximum depth is 65 feet.
Lobster Lake is the seventh-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 52% 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 Lobster Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Garfield, 7 miles to Brandon, and 7 miles to Alexandria. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lobster Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 1,334 acres |
| Maximum depth | 65 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 52% |
| Shoreline | 17.3 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Garfield |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi to Garfield, 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0144-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on Lobster Lake are older seasonal cabins on small lots, and others are year-round homes with full basements and heated garages. Insurance, taxes, and financing differ between the two, so it pays to know which you are buying.
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 Lobster Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lobster Lake is in Alexandria, about 4 miles from the lake as the crow flies. Two more are in Alexandria (9 and 11 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lobster Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Lobster Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lobster Lake
Is there public access on Lobster Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lobster Lake.
What fish are in Lobster Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Lobster Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0144-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lobster Lake?
Lobster Lake reaches 65 feet at its deepest and covers about 1,334 acres, with 17.3 miles of shoreline. That makes it the tenth-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Are homes on Lobster Lake seasonal or year-round?
Both kinds are common, and the difference matters. Older cabins may lack insulation, a furnace, or a year-round water line, while newer homes are built for winter. Janet checks which category a property falls in before you tour it.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lobster Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.