Pope County · 417 acres
Scandinavian Lake homes for sale
Homes on Scandinavian Lake sit in Pope County near Brooten. The lake is about 417 acres, 49 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Scandinavian Lake
Scandinavian Lake is a 417-acre lake in southern Pope County near Terrace. At 49 feet it is deeper than most lakes in that part of the county.
Scandinavian Lake is the sixth-largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, and Lake Minnewaska is the largest. About 55% 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 Scandinavian Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 12 miles to Brooten. Janet's office in Alexandria is 30 miles to the north.
Scandinavian Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 417 acres |
| Maximum depth | 49 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 55% |
| Shoreline | 4.0 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Pope County |
| Nearest town | Brooten |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 37 mi to Brooten, 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 61-0041-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Scandinavian Lake is in Villard, about 18 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Spicer (26 miles) and Alexandria (30 miles). In Glenwood, whose center is about 15 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 2 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Talk to Janet
What would make Scandinavian Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Lake
Is there public access on Scandinavian Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Scandinavian Lake.
What fish are in Scandinavian Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Scandinavian Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0041-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Scandinavian Lake?
Scandinavian Lake reaches 49 feet at its deepest and covers about 417 acres, with 4.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
Are homes on Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Lake
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